Provide an appropriate response.Explain why this sequence of steps is incorrect.log349?= log3
= log3
+ log3
What will be an ideal response?
The product rule for logarithms cannot be applied to the expression on the right side of the initial equation. That is, 
applies only if x, y, and b are positive real numbers, where 
Since 
it is clearly a positive real number ? 1. However, 
which is a negative number, and thus the rule cannot be applied.
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A. -5 and -4 B. 3 and 4 C. -3 and -2 D. -4 and -3
Find the prime factorization of the given composite number.162
A. 2 ? 2 ? 3 ? 3 ? 3 ? 3 B. 2 ? 3 ? 3 ? 3 ? 5 C. 2 ? 3 ? 3 ? 3 ? 3 D. 2 ? 3 ? 3 ? 3
A study of about 1800 U.S. colleges and universities resulted in the demand equation
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where q is the enrollment at a college or university and p is the average annual tuition (plus fees) it charges. The study also found that the average tuition charged by universities and colleges was $2,771. What is the corresponding elasticity of demand? Round your answer to the two decimal places.
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A. 0.72 B. 2.40 C. -1.20 D. 1.80 E. 1.20
If the total cost function for a product is 
dollars. Find the minimum average cost. Round your answer to two decimal places.
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A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 