Write the Logarithm as a Sum or Difference of Logarithms $$\log _ { 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 32 } p ^ { 3 } q \right)$$

question 163

Multiple Choice

Write the logarithm as a sum or difference of logarithms. Simplify each term as much as possible.
- $$\log _ { 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 32 } p ^ { 3 } q \right)$$

• A) \(- 5 + 3 \log _ { 2 } p + \log _ { 2 } q\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 5 } + 3 \log _ { 2 } p + \log _ { 2 } q\)
• C) \(- 15 \log _ { 2 } p + \log _ { 2 } q\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 } { 5 } \log _ { 2 } p + \log _ { 2 } q\)

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