Math 1025.2 Logarithmic Functions; Properties of Logarithms
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Converting from Exponential to Logarithmic Form
Converting from Logarithmic to Exponential Form
Evaluating Logarithms
Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Natural Logarithms
Logarithmic Properties
Rewriting Logarithms
Applying the Properties of Logarithms
Logarithmic Functions
Logarithmic Functions are __________________ to ____________________.
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Definition: For x > 0, and b =/ 1, the logarithmic function with base b is
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Converting from Exponential to Logarithmic Form:
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Converting from Logarithmic to Exponential Form:
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Evaluating Logarithms:
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Graphing a Logarithmic Function:
Example 4: Graph
y = log 2 (x)
Graphs of Logarithmic functions:
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y − intercept :
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Vertical Asymptote:
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Common Logarithms:
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Definition: Common logarithms are
Note: Calculators use common logarithms.
Natural Logarithms:
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Definition: The logarithmic function with
Logarithmic Properties:
Basic Properties of Logarithms:
For b > 0, b =/ 1,
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For b > 0 , b =/ 1 , k is a real number, and M and N positive real numbers,
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