Mathematics A-Level
product law
What product law means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
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Reference: WJEC
The sum of two logarithms sharing the same base equals the logarithm of their product, for positive arguments.
The addition law states logₐ x + logₐ y = logₐ (xy), corresponding to aᵐ aⁿ = a^(m+n).
Topics that use product law
- Exponentials and logarithms (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
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