logarithms and logarithmic functions
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Introduction To Logarithms
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Why is logarithmic scale used to measure sound?
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Our first question then must be:
Our first question then must be:
What is a logarithm ?What is a logarithm ?
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-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5
-30
-20
-10
10
20
30
x
yxy 2
One one Function
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-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-8
-6
-4
-2
2
4
6
8
x
y(3,8)
(2,4)
(1,2)(-1,1/2)
(-2,1/4)
(8,3)(4,2)(2,1)
(1/2,-1)
(-1/4,-2)
xy 2
Inverse of xy 2
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The inverse of is the function xy 2
xy 2log
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-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-8
-6
-4
-2
2
4
6
8
x
y(3,8)
(2,4)
(1,2)(-1,1/2)
(-2,1/4)
xy 2
)8log,8( 2)4log,4( 2
)2log,2( 2
)2/1log,2/1( 2
)4/1log,4/1( 2
xy 2log
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Domain of logarithmic function = Range of exponential function =
Range of logarithmic function = Domain of exponential function =
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1. The x-intercept of the graph is 1. There is no y-intercept.
2. The y-axis is a vertical asymptote of the graph.
3. A logarithmic function is decreasing if 0 < a < 1 and increasing if a > 1.
4. The graph contains the points (1,0) and (a,1).
Properties of the Graph of a Logarithmic Function
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Logarithmic Abbreviations
log10 x = log x (Common log) loge x = ln x (Natural log) e = 2.71828...
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Of course logarithms have a precise mathematical
definition just like all terms in mathematics. So let’s
start with that.
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Definition of Logarithm
Definition of Logarithm
Suppose b>0 and b≠1, there is a number ‘p’
such that:
Suppose b>0 and b≠1, there is a number ‘p’
such that:
logb n p if and only if bp n
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The first, and perhaps the most important step,
in understanding logarithms is to realize that they always relate
back to exponential equations.
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You must be able to convert an exponential
equation into logarithmic form and vice versa.
So let’s get a lot of practice with this !
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Example 1:
Solution: log2 8 3
We read this as: ”the log base 2 of 8 is equal
to 3”.
3Write 2 8 in logarithmic form.
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Example 1a:
Write 42 16 in logarithmic form.
Solution: log4 16 2
Read as: “the log base 4 of 16 is
equal to 2”.
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Example 1b:
Solution:
Write 2 3 1
8 in logarithmic form.
log2
1
8 3
1Read as: "the log base 2 of is equal to -3".
8
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Okay, so now it’s time for you to try some on
your own.
1. Write 72 49 in logarithmic form.
7Solution: log 49 2
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log5 10Solution:
2. Write 50 1 in logarithmic form.
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3. Write 10 2 1
100 in logarithmic form.
Solution: log10
1
100 2
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Solution: log16 4 1
2
4. Finally, write 161
2 4
in logarithmic form.
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It is also very important to be able to start with a
logarithmic expression and change this into
exponential form.
This is simply the reverse of
what we just did.
It is also very important to be able to start with a
logarithmic expression and change this into
exponential form.
This is simply the reverse of
what we just did.
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Example 1:
Write log3 814 in exponential form
Solution: 34 81
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Example 2:
Write log2
1
8 3 in exponential form.
Solution: 2 3 1
8
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Okay, now you try these next three.
1. Write log10 100 2 in exponential form.
3. Write log27 3 1
3 in exponential form.
2. Write log5
1
125 3 in exponential form.
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1. Write log10 100 2 in exponential form.
Solution: 102 100
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2. Write log5
1
125 3 in exponential form.
Solution: 3 15
125
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3. Write log27 3 1
3 in exponential form.
Solution: 271
3 3
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We now know that a logarithm is perhaps best
understood as being
closely related to anexponential equation.
In fact, whenever we get stuck
in the problems that followwe will return to
this one simple insight.
We might even state asimple rule.
We now know that a logarithm is perhaps best
understood as being
closely related to anexponential equation.
In fact, whenever we get stuck
in the problems that followwe will return to
this one simple insight.
We might even state asimple rule.
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When working with logarithms,if ever you get “stuck”, tryrewriting the problem in
exponential form.
When working with logarithms,if ever you get “stuck”, tryrewriting the problem in
exponential form.
Conversely, when workingwith exponential expressions,
if ever you get “stuck”, tryrewriting the problemin logarithmic form.
Conversely, when workingwith exponential expressions,
if ever you get “stuck”, tryrewriting the problemin logarithmic form.
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Let’s see if this simple rule
can help us solve some
of the following problems.
Let’s see if this simple rule
can help us solve some
of the following problems.
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Solution:Let’s rewrite the
problem in exponential form.
62 x
We’re finished !
6Solve for x: log 2x
Example 1
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Solution:
5y 1
25
Rewrite the problem in exponential form.
Since 1
255 2
5y 5 2
y 2
5
1Solve for y: log
25y
Example 2
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Example 3
Evaluate log3 27.
Try setting this up like this:
Solution:
log3 27 y Now rewrite in exponential form.
3y 273y 33
y 3
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These next two problems tend to be some of the trickiest
to evaluate.
Actually, they are merely identities and the use of our simple
rule will show this.
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Example 4
Evaluate: log7 72
Solution:
Now take it out of the logarithmic form
and write it in exponential form.
log7 72 yFirst, we write the problem with a variable.
7y 72
y 2
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Example 5
Evaluate: 4 log4 16
Solution:4 log4 16 yFirst, we write the problem with a variable.
log4 y log4 16 Now take it out of the exponential form
and write it in logarithmic form.Just like 23 8 converts to log2 8 3
y 16
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Ask your teacher about the last twoexamples.
They may show you a nice shortcut.
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Finally, we want to take a look at the Property of
Equality for Logarithmic Functions.
Finally, we want to take a look at the Property of
Equality for Logarithmic Functions.
Suppose b 0 and b 1.
Then logb x1 logb x2 if and only if x1 x2
Basically, with logarithmic functions,if the bases match on both sides of the
equal sign , then simply set the arguments equal.
Basically, with logarithmic functions,if the bases match on both sides of the
equal sign , then simply set the arguments equal.
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Logarithmic Equations
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Example 1
Solve: log3 (4x 10) log3 (x 1)
Solution:Since the bases are both ‘3’ we simply set the arguments equal.
4x 10 x 13x 10 1
3x 9x 3
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Example 2
Solve: log8 (x2 14) log8 (5x)
Solution:Since the bases are both ‘8’ we simply set the
arguments equal.x2 14 5xx2 5x 14 0(x 7)(x 2) 0
Factor
(x 7) 0 or (x 2) 0x 7 or x 2 continued on the next
page
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Example 2continued
Solve: log8 (x2 14) log8 (5x)
Solution:x 7 or x 2
It appears that we have 2 solutions here.
If we take a closer look at the definition of a logarithm however, we
will see that not only must we use positive bases, but also we see that the arguments must be positive as well. Therefore -2 is not a solution.Let’s end this lesson by taking a
closer look at this.
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Our final concern then is to determine why logarithms
like the one below are undefined.
Our final concern then is to determine why logarithms
like the one below are undefined.
Can anyone give us an
explanation ?
Can anyone give us an
explanation ?
2log ( 8)
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One easy explanation is to simply rewrite this logarithm in exponential
form. We’ll then see why a negative value
is not permitted.First, we write the problem with a variable.
2y 8 Now take it out of the logarithmic form
and write it in exponential form.What power of 2 would gives us -8 ?23 8 and 2 3
1
8
Hence expressions of this type are undefined.
2log ( 8) undefined WHY?
2log ( 8) y
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That concludes our introductionto logarithms. In the lessons to
follow we will learn some importantproperties of logarithms.
One of these properties will giveus a very important tool
whichwe need to solve exponential
equations. Until then let’spractice with the basic themes
of this lesson.
That concludes our introductionto logarithms. In the lessons to
follow we will learn some importantproperties of logarithms.
One of these properties will giveus a very important tool
whichwe need to solve exponential
equations. Until then let’spractice with the basic themes
of this lesson.
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That’s All Folks !