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8.1 Logarithms
Estimate:
10x = 950
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The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function. It is used to solve problems involving a variable in the exponent.
Remember:
be=n logbn=e
Note: A log written without a base is assumed to have a base of 10.
10x = 950
Ben the Bunny
ben the bne
base exponent number
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I'm ben.
Express the following in logarithmic form:
be=n logbn=e
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I'm cute, therefore this is fun. That's math, you can't argue with it.
Express the following in exponential form:
be=n logbn=e
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Why am I upside down?
be=n logbn=eEvaluate the following:
a) b)
c) d)
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Solve each of the following equations:
I can haz a karots?
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