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Logarithm Cheat Sheet

1. Basics

- Definition: The logarithm of a number is the power to which a base must be raised to produce that numbe

For example, in log_b(x) = y, it means b^y = x.

- Common bases:

- Base 10: Common logarithm, written as log(x).

- Base e (approximately 2.718): Natural logarithm, written as ln(x).

2. Properties of Logarithms

1. Product Rule: log_b(M * N) = log_b(M) + log_b(N)

2. Quotient Rule: log_b(M / N) = log_b(M) - log_b(N)

3. Power Rule: log_b(M^k) = k * log_b(M)

4. Change of Base Formula: log_b(M) = log_k(M) / log_k(b)

- Commonly used with k = 10 or e, allowing you to compute any base logarithm with a calculator.

5. Log of 1: log_b(1) = 0, because b^0 = 1.

6. Log of the Base: log_b(b) = 1, because b^1 = b.

3. Common Logarithmic Values

- log_10(10) = 1

- log_10(100) = 2

- ln(e) = 1

- ln(1) = 0

4. Exponential and Logarithmic Relationship

- Inverse Property:
- b^(log_b(x)) = x

- log_b(b^x) = x

5. Solving Logarithmic Equations

1. Equation with a single log:

- If log_b(x) = c, then x = b^c.

2. Equation with logs on both sides:

- If log_b(M) = log_b(N), then M = N.

3. Equation requiring log properties:

- Use properties like the product, quotient, or power rule to simplify complex expressions.

6. Useful Tips

- When to use the Change of Base Formula: Use it when you need to calculate logs with bases other than 1

- Logarithms of Small Numbers: Numbers less than 1 (like fractions) have negative logarithms.

- Understanding Growth and Decay: Logarithms are essential for understanding exponential growth and de

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