Simplify
- $$\log _ { b } \sqrt { b ^ { 5 } }$$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$\log _ { b } \sqrt { b ^ { 5 } }$$

• A) 5
• B) \(\frac { 5 } { 2 }\)
• C) 3
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

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