Evaluate the expression, reduce to simplest terms log 2 + log 5

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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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**Problem Statement:**

Evaluate the expression and reduce to simplest terms:

\[
\log 2^4 + \log 5^4 = 
\]

**Answer Box:** [                ]

**Instructions:**

To solve this problem, use the properties of logarithms. Apply the power rule of logarithms: \(\log a^b = b \log a\), which allows us to simplify expressions involving logarithms of powers. 

Then, use the addition rule: \(\log a + \log b = \log (a \cdot b)\). 

**Example Solution:**

Given:

\[
\log 2^4 + \log 5^4 
\]

Step 1: Apply the power rule:

\[
4 \log 2 + 4 \log 5
\]

Step 2: Factor out the common coefficient:

\[
4 (\log 2 + \log 5)
\]

Step 3: Use the addition rule:

\[
4 \log(2 \cdot 5) = 4 \log 10
\]

**Final Simplified Expression:**

\[
4 \log 10
\]

Since \(\log 10 = 1\) in base 10, the expression simplifies to \(4 \times 1 = 4\).

Therefore, the answer is: 

**4**

After completing the problem, click on "Submit Question" to check your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Evaluate the expression and reduce to simplest terms: \[ \log 2^4 + \log 5^4 = \] **Answer Box:** [ ] **Instructions:** To solve this problem, use the properties of logarithms. Apply the power rule of logarithms: \(\log a^b = b \log a\), which allows us to simplify expressions involving logarithms of powers. Then, use the addition rule: \(\log a + \log b = \log (a \cdot b)\). **Example Solution:** Given: \[ \log 2^4 + \log 5^4 \] Step 1: Apply the power rule: \[ 4 \log 2 + 4 \log 5 \] Step 2: Factor out the common coefficient: \[ 4 (\log 2 + \log 5) \] Step 3: Use the addition rule: \[ 4 \log(2 \cdot 5) = 4 \log 10 \] **Final Simplified Expression:** \[ 4 \log 10 \] Since \(\log 10 = 1\) in base 10, the expression simplifies to \(4 \times 1 = 4\). Therefore, the answer is: **4** After completing the problem, click on "Submit Question" to check your answer.
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