1. Simplify  (1/3) log₂64 + 2 log₂5
   
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2. Simplify  e ^{ln 3x}
   
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3. Simplify  log 3 - log 6 - log 5
   
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4. Simplify  ln e ⁵
   
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5. Given  log₆2 = x and log₆5 = y, find log₆40
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6. Expand log M( ⁴\/N)
   
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7. Solve for x:  log₄(2x + 1) - log₄(x - 1) = 1
   
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