Write the Expression as a Single Logarithm with Coefficient 1 $$a \neq 1 \text { and } b \neq 1$$

question 362

Multiple Choice

Write the expression as a single logarithm with coefficient 1. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers with $$a \neq 1 \text { and } b \neq 1$$
- $\log _ { 3 } t - \log _ { 3 } s$

• A)\(\log _{3}(t+s)\)
• B)\(\log _{3} t \cdot \log _{3} s\)
• C)\(\log _{3} \text { ts }\)
• D)\(\log _{3}\left(\frac{t}{s}\right)\)

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