Given that logp = 2 logx + 3logq, which of the following expresses p in terms of x and q?

  • A p = 5xq
  • B p = 6xq
  • C p = x2 + q3
  • D p = 2x + 3q
  • E p = x2q3
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The correct answer is E. p = x2q3

log p = 2log x + 3log q

log p = logx 2 + logq 3

logp = log x 2q 3

p = x 2q 3

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