Mathematics
Let log x = 2m - 3n and log y = 3n - 2m. Find the value of log in terms of m and n.
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Given: log x = 2m - 3n and log y = 3n - 2m
[∵ Using nlog a = log ]
⇒ log = 3 log x = 3(2m - 3n)
= 6m - 9n
⇒ log = 2 log y = 2(3n - 2m)
= 6n - 4m
Now, log = log - log
= 3log x - 2log y
= (6m - 9n) - (6n - 4m)
= 6m - 9n - 6n + 4m
= 6m + 4m - 9n - 6n
= 10m - 15n
Hence, the value of log = 10m - 15n.
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