Problem

Use the properties of logarithms to rewrite the expression. Simplify the result if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
\[
\log _{3}\left(\frac{4 y}{z}\right)
\]
Choose the correct answer.
A. This cannot be simplified.
B. $\log _{3} 4+\log _{3} y \div \log _{3} z$
C. $\log _{3} 4 \cdot \log _{3} y \div \log _{3} z$
D. $\log _{3} 4+\log _{3} y-\log _{3} z$

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{D. } \log _{3} 4+\log _{3} y-\log _{3} z}\)

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Step 1 :Use the properties of logarithms to rewrite the expression. Simplify the result if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.

Step 2 :\(\log _{3}\left(\frac{4 y}{z}\right)\)

Step 3 :Choose the correct answer.

Step 4 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{D. } \log _{3} 4+\log _{3} y-\log _{3} z}\)

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