Logarithmic Functions (HSC SSCE Mathematics Advanced): Flashcards

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Exponential-Logarithmic Equivalence
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Exponential-logarithmic equivalence formula

ax=biffx=loga(b)a^x = b iff x = log_a(b)

In ax=biffx=loga(b)a^x = b iff x = log_a(b), what is aa?

The base

In ax=biffx=loga(b)a^x = b iff x = log_a(b), what is bb?

The result

In ax=biffx=loga(b)a^x = b iff x = log_a(b), what is xx?

The exponent

Restrictions on base aa in ax=biffx=loga(b)a^x = b iff x = log_a(b)

a>0a > 0 and a1a \neq 1

Restriction on result bb in ax=biffx=loga(b)a^x = b iff x = log_a(b)

b>0b > 0

Change of base formula

loga(x)=logb(x)logb(a)\log_a(x) = \frac{\log_b(x)}{\log_b(a)}

Why is the change of base formula needed?

Calculators only have log10\log_{10} and ln\ln buttons

Which logarithm to use for base ee?

Natural logarithm (ln\ln)

Which logarithm to use for base 10?

Common logarithm (log10\log_{10})

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