Find the value. Give an approximation to four decimal places.
-$\log 298 + \log 17$
A) 3.7047
B) 8.5303
C) 3.0444
D) 16.1411

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The properties of logarithms allow us to combine the two logs into a single log expression: $\log 298 + \log 17 = \log (298 \times 17)$. Calculating $298 \times 17$ gives 5066. Then, finding $\log 5066$ and approximating to four decimal places gives 3.7047.

Find the Value log⁡298+log⁡17\log 298 + \log 17log298+log17 A) 37047 B) 8

Find the Value $\log 298 + \log 17$ A) 37047
B) 8