Write the Logarithmic Expression as a Single Logarithm with Coefficient $$\log _ { 5 } x - 8 \log _ { 5 } y - 9 \log _ { 5 } z$$

question 260

Multiple Choice

Write the logarithmic expression as a single logarithm with coefficient 1, and simplify as much as
possible.
- $$\log _ { 5 } x - 8 \log _ { 5 } y - 9 \log _ { 5 } z$$

• A) \(\log _ { 5 } \frac { x } { y ^ { 8 } z ^ { 9 } }\)
• B) \(\log _ { 5 } \left( x - y ^ { 8 } - z ^ { 9 } \right)\)
• C) \(\log _ { 5 } \frac { x } { 72 y z }\)
• D) \(\log _ { 5 } ( x - 8 y - 9 z )\)

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