2 log 3 + 3 log 4 + 4 log 5 - 2 log 6

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The expression can be simplified using the properties of logarithms:

  1. a log b = log (b^a)
  2. log a + log b = log (a * b)
  3. log a - log b = log (a / b)

Here are the steps:

  1. Apply the power rule (a log b = log (b^a)) to each term

    • 2 log 3 = log (3^2) = log 9
    • 3 log 4 = log (4^3) = log 64
    • 4 log 5 = log (5^4) = log 625
    • 2 log 6 = log (6^2) = log 36
  2. Substitute these back into the original expression

    log 9 + log 64 + log 625 - log 36

  3. Apply the product rule (log a + log b = log (a * b)) for the additions

    log (9 * 64 * 625) - log 36
    log (576 * 625) - log 36
    log (360000) - log 36

  4. Apply the quotient rule (log a - log b = log (a / b)) for the subtraction

    log (360000 / 36)
    log (10000)

    The simplified expression is log 10000.

    If the base of the logarithm is 10 (common logarithm), then log 10000 = 4.

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