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- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
Graphing Logarithmic Functions
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Problem 56
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Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 53-58, begin by graphing f(x) = log₂ x. Then use transformations of this graph to graph the given function. What is the vertical asymptote? Use the graphs to determine each function's domain and range. h(x) = 2 + log2 x
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Logarithmic Functions
Logarithmic functions, such as f(x) = log₂ x, are the inverses of exponential functions. They are defined for positive real numbers and have a vertical asymptote at x = 0. Understanding their basic properties, including how they behave as x approaches 0 and their growth rate, is essential for graphing and analyzing transformations.
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Transformations of Functions
Transformations of functions involve shifting, reflecting, stretching, or compressing the graph of a function. In the case of h(x) = 2 + log₂ x, the '+2' indicates a vertical shift upward by 2 units. Recognizing how these transformations affect the graph helps in determining the new domain, range, and asymptotic behavior of the transformed function.
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Asymptotes and Domain/Range
Asymptotes are lines that a graph approaches but never touches, with vertical asymptotes indicating restrictions on the domain. For the function h(x) = 2 + log₂ x, the vertical asymptote remains at x = 0, while the domain is x > 0. The range, however, shifts due to the vertical transformation, resulting in all real numbers greater than 2.
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