How do you condense #log(x + 5) - log x#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Common Logs 1 Answer Bdub Mar 22, 2016 #log (x+5)-logx##=log( (x+5)/x)# Explanation: #log (x+5)-logx# #=log( (x+5)/x)#-> use property #log_bx-log_by=log_b(x/y)# Answer link Related questions What is the common logarithm of 10? How do I find the common logarithm of a number? What is a common logarithm or common log? What are common mistakes students make with common log? How do I find the common logarithm of 589,000? How do I find the number whose common logarithm is 2.6025? What is the common logarithm of 54.29? What is the value of the common logarithm log 10,000? What is #log_10 10#? How do I work in #log_10# in Excel? See all questions in Common Logs Impact of this question 1378 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License