Question

If ,
`log_(3) \: 12 = x` find
`log_(3) \: 4`
Help plz...
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Answer 1

Factorize 12, then distribute the logarithm over the product:

log₃(12) = log₃(3 • 4) = log₃(3) + log₃(4) = 1 + log₃(4)

If x = log₃(12), then

x = 1 + log₃(4) ===> log₃(4) = x - 1