How do you condense #log x + log (x^2 - 196) - log 2 - log (x - 14)#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Natural Logs 1 Answer ali ergin Mar 29, 2016 #log(x+14)# Explanation: #log(x^2-196)=log(x^2-14^2)=log((x-14)*(x+14))# #log x+log((x-14)(x+14))-log 2-log(x-14)# #log x+cancel(log (x-14)) + log(x+14)-log 2-cancel(log(x-14))# #log x+log(x+14)-log x# #log(x*(x+14))-log x# #log(x^2+14x)-log x# #log((x^2+14x)/x)# #log(x+14)# 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 1436 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License