Provide an appropriate response.Explain why this sequence of steps is incorrect.log3121?= log3 = log3 + log3

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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. 238.99 B. 239.92 C. 24.53 D. 26.01

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Solve the problem.A private shipping company will accept a box for domestic shipment only if the sum of its length and girth (distance around) does not exceed 120 in. Suppose you want to mail a box with square sides so that its dimensions are  and it's girth is  What dimensions will give the box its largest volume?

A. 20 in. × 20 in. × 40 in.
B. 40 in. × 20 in. × 40 in.
C.  in. ×  in. × 20 in.
D. 20 in. × 20 in. × 100 in.

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Find decimal notation.75%

A. 0.75 B. 7.5 C. 0.075 D. 0.64

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Find the square root.

A. 0.4 B. 0.04 C. 0.004 D. 4

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