Use the rule  logb(xy)=logbx+logby  to find  log2(16⋅64) .

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To find \( \log_2(16 \cdot 64) \) using the property of logarithms that states \( \log_b(xy) = \log_b x + \log_b y \), we can break down the expression as follows:

  1. Identify the logarithm expression: \[ \log_2(16 \cdot 64) = \log_2(16) + \log_2(64) \]

  2. Calculate \( \log_2(16) \): Since \( 16 = 2^4 \), \[ \log_2(16) = \log_2(2^4) = 4 \]

  3. Calculate \( \log_2(64) \): Since \( 64 = 2^6 \), \[ \log_2(64) = \log_2(2^6) = 6 \]

  4. Now, combine the results: \[ \log_2(16 \cdot 64) = \log_2(16) + \log_2(64) = 4 + 6 = 10 \]

Therefore, \( \log_2(16 \cdot 64) = 10 \).