If log710≈1.183

log
7

10

1.183
and log720≈1.540
log
7

20

1.540
, what is log7(10⋅20)
log
7

(
10

20
)
? Use the Product Rule of Logarithms to solve.(1 point)
Responses

1.822
1.822

0.357
0.357

2.723
2.723

1.302

1 answer

To find \( \log_7(10 \cdot 20) \), we can use the Product Rule of Logarithms, which states that:

\[ \log_b(m \cdot n) = \log_b(m) + \log_b(n) \]

In this case, we can express \( \log_7(10 \cdot 20) \) as:

\[ \log_7(10 \cdot 20) = \log_7(10) + \log_7(20) \]

We are given the approximate values of \( \log_7(10) \) and \( \log_7(20) \):

  • \( \log_7(10) \approx 1.183 \)
  • \( \log_7(20) \approx 1.540 \)

Now, substituting these values into the equation, we have:

\[ \log_7(10 \cdot 20) \approx 1.183 + 1.540 \]

Calculating this sum:

\[ 1.183 + 1.540 = 2.723 \]

Thus, the value of \( \log_7(10 \cdot 20) \) is approximately \( 2.723 \).

Therefore, the correct response is:

2.723