Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.4 Properties of Logarithmic Functions - 12.4 Exercise Set - Page 811: 84

Answer

$ \log_{a}(x^{3}+y^{3}) $

Work Step by Step

Applying the rule: $\log_{a}(MN)=\log_{a}M+\log_{a}N,$ $\log_{a}(x+y)+\log_{a}(x^{2}-xy+y^{2})=\log_{a}[(x+y)(x^{2}-xy+y^{2})]$ ...we have a sum of cubes in the brackets... $=\log_{a}(x^{3}+y^{3}) $
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