#logarithms sequences question

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torn willow
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I have done questions a, b and c (my solutions for b and c are here) and the answer to a is log_a(2^r).
I am stuck on question d.
I have tried finding the nth term and common difference for the second sequence so I could then also find Tn but I didn’t know how to.
I think I could do (log_a(6) - log_(2)) + (log_a(12) - log_a(4)) and so on? Not sure though

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sweet panther
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What do you observe for 6, 12, 24, and 48 in the second sequence? Then you'll notice there's a common difference after you applied the laws of logarithm.

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,tex And yes you can also do $(\log_a(6) - \log_a(2)) + (\log_a(12) - \log_a(4)) + ...$ as $\sum_{n=1}^N a_n + b_n = \sum_{n=1}^N a_n + \sum_{n=1}^N b_n$ for real sequence $a_n, b_n$

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Terry the Tyranitar

burnt perch
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This is my idea for this one

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U can use log(ab) = loga + logb for this

torn willow
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I remember the mark scheme showing something similar though

burnt perch
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6 = 2.3 12 = 3.2^2 24 is 3.2^3

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Log(6)= log2 + log3
Log(12)= log(2^2) + log3

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And continue to n

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Do u realize it

torn willow
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Thanks

burnt perch
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No problem

real viper
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.solved