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4.-Logarithmic-Functions

The document provides an overview of logarithmic functions, including their definitions, properties, and methods for solving logarithmic equations. It outlines key concepts such as the product, quotient, and power rules, and emphasizes the relationship between logarithmic and exponential functions. Additionally, it includes examples for graphing logarithmic functions and converting exponential equations into logarithmic form.

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4.-Logarithmic-Functions

The document provides an overview of logarithmic functions, including their definitions, properties, and methods for solving logarithmic equations. It outlines key concepts such as the product, quotient, and power rules, and emphasizes the relationship between logarithmic and exponential functions. Additionally, it includes examples for graphing logarithmic functions and converting exponential equations into logarithmic form.

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

LOGARITHMIC
FUNCTIONS
Definition and Properties
Solving Logarithmic Equations
Graph of Logarithmic Functions
GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Objectives
 Distinguish between exponential and
logarithmic functions
 Solve exponential and logarithmic
equations and inequalities
 Represent exponential and logarithmic
functions through their (a) table of values,
(b) graph, and (c) equation.

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

LOGARITHMIC
FUNCTIONS
Definition and Properties
Solving Logarithmic Equations
Graph of Logarithmic Functions
GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Definition

LOGARITHM
A logarithm base of a positive number
satisfies the following definition:
For
is equivalent to .

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Convert the following exponential


equations into a logarithm form

1 4

2 5

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Logarithm Properties
1. Product Rule
The logarithm of a product is the sum of the
logarithm of its factors.

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Product Rule Examples


1

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Logarithm Properties
2. Quotient Rule
The logarithm of a quotient is equivalent to
the logarithm of the numerator minus the
logarithm of the denominator.

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Quotient Rule Examples


1

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Logarithm Properties
3. Power Rule
The logarithm of the power of a positive
number is the times of the logarithms of the
number.

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Power Rule Examples


1

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

LOGARITHMIC
FUNCTIONS
Definition and Properties
Solving Logarithmic Equations
Graph of Logarithmic Functions
GENERAL MATHEMATICS

1. Solve for x

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

2. Solve for x

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

3. Solve for x

Let

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Solve the following equations


1

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

LOGARITHMIC
FUNCTIONS
Definition and Properties
Solving Logarithmic Equations
Graph of Logarithmic Functions
GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Definition

LOGARITHMIC FUNCTION
For , the logarithmic function is defined by
the equation

The logarithmic function is the inverse of


the exponential function.
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𝒙
𝒇 ( 𝒙 )=𝟑

𝒇 ( 𝒙 )=𝒍𝒐 𝒈𝟑 𝒙

Graphs of logarithmic function and its inverse, exponential function


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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 1 Table of values

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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 1 Table of values

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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 1 Table of values

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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 1 Table of values

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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 1 Table of values

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Graph of
Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 2 Table of values

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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 2 Table of values

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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 2 Table of values

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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Example 2 Table of values

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Graph of
Sketch the graph of the following logarithmic
functions with table of values

𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) =log 2 2 𝑥 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) =log 1 /3 𝑥

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

LOGARITHMIC
FUNCTIONS
Definition and Properties
Solving Logarithmic Equations
Graph of Logarithmic Functions

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