Table of contents
- 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
Introduction to Logarithms
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Problem 1
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Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 1–8, write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. 4 = log₂ 16
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Logarithms
Logarithms are the inverse operations of exponentiation. The logarithm log_b(a) answers the question: 'To what exponent must the base b be raised to produce a?' In the given equation, log₂ 16 indicates the power to which 2 must be raised to yield 16.
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Exponential Form
Exponential form expresses a logarithmic equation as an exponent. For example, the equation log_b(a) = c can be rewritten in exponential form as b^c = a. This transformation is essential for solving logarithmic equations and understanding their relationships with exponential functions.
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Base of a Logarithm
The base of a logarithm is the number that is raised to a power to obtain a given value. In the expression log₂ 16, the base is 2. Understanding the base is crucial for converting logarithmic expressions into their exponential counterparts, as it determines the relationship between the logarithm and the exponent.
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