Question

Which expression is equivalent to the glven expression?
4 In 1 + In 3 - In 1

Answer 1

Explanation:

Start by observing that ln(1) = 0

So ln 1^4 = 0 as well.

My calculator says that 4 ln(1) + ln (3) - ln1

is ln(3).

I'm not sure it's right. Is that a bug or is it actually what the answer is? I will accept it is ln3 but I have my doubts -- especially when when there is a zero involved. If you get a different responder to this and something different is said, I would accept that answer.

Very interesting question.