How do you condense #4[ln x + ln(x +5)] - 2 ln(x - 5)#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Natural Logs 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria Sep 2, 2016 #4[lnx+ln(x+5)]-2ln(x-5)=ln((x^4(x+5)^4)/((x-5)^2))# Explanation: We should use the identities #loga+log=log(a×b)#, #loga-log=log(a/b)# and #nloga=log(a^n)#. Hence #4[lnx+ln(x+5)]-2ln(x-5)# #4lnx+4ln(x+5)-2ln(x-5)# = #lnx^4+ln(x+5)^4-ln(x-5)^2# = #ln((x^4(x+5)^4)/((x-5)^2))# Answer link Related questions What is the natural log of e? What is the natural log of 2? How do I do natural logs on a TI-83? How do I find the natural log of a fraction? What is the natural log of 1? What is the natural log of infinity? Can I find the natural log of a negative number? How do I find a natural log without a calculator? How do I find the natural log of a given number by using a calculator? How do I do natural logs on a TI-84? See all questions in Natural Logs Impact of this question 2379 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License