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Logarithms were originally developed to simplify complex arithmetic calculations. They were designed to transform multiplicative processes into additive ones.
•solve simple equations requiring the use of logarithms. Contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Why do we study logarithms ? 2 3. What is a logarithm ? if x = an then log a x = n 3 4. Exercises 4 5. The first law of logarithms log a xy = log a x+log a y 4 6. The second law of logarithms log a xm = mlog a x 5 7. The third law of logarithms log a x y ...
The mathematics of logarithms and exponentials occurs naturally in many branches of science. It is very important in solving problems related to growth and decay. The growth and decay may be that of a plant or a population, a crystalline structure or money in the bank.
Simplify each of the following logarithmic expressions, giving the final answer as a number not involving a logarithm. a) log 24 log 32 2− b) log 96 3log 2 log 43 3 3− − c) 5 5 5 1 2 log 500 log log 10 5 + − d) 2log 54 log 0.25 4log 23 3 3− − e) 8log 2 log 4 3log 96 6 6− −( ) 3 , 1 , 3 , 6 , 6
In this unit you will examine the definition and inverse relationship with the exponential function, practice the laws of logarithms, solve logarithmic equations, and explore a more efficient method for solving equations using the “Change of Base” formula for logarithms.
Rewrite as an exponential expression and use a calculator to evaluate each logarithm. 33) ln4.9 34) ln32 35) ln9 36) ln6.53 37) ln-1.7 38) ln23 Use the change of base formula and a calculator to evaluate each logarithm. 39) log 3 2.3 40) log 7 33 41) log 4 5.2 42) log65 43) log 5 8 44) log 5 48 45) log 6 54 46) log 4 42 47) log 5 3.6 48) ln53
Rewrite each equation in logarithmic form. Evaluate each expression. Sketch the graph and identify the domain and range of each. 1. a. Evaluate log27. b. Evaluate . 2. Most tornadoes last less than an hour and travel less than 20 miles.
