The Use of Logarithms with GPs (HSC SSCE Mathematics Advanced): Flashcards

Exponential equations with $n$ in the exponent

Trial-and-error and logarithms

Equations with $n$ in the index position

Powers increase as index increases

Powers decrease as index increases

$\log_b x = \frac{\log_{10} x}{\log_{10} b}$

Log of the number over log of the base

$\log_{10} a^n = n \log_{10} a$

Write down the corresponding equation

Round up to the next whole number