8.5 – Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
CHANGE OF BASE FORMULA where M, b, and c are positive numbers and b, c do not equal one. Ex: Rewrite log515 using the change of base formula
Steps for solving exponential equations Take a common logarithm of each side Use the power property of logarithms Solve for x by dividing Use a calculator to find the approximate value
Solving Exponential Equations Solve . Round to the nearest ten-thousandth. 1. Take the log of both sides 2. Use the power property 3. Solve for x. X=1.2619 4. Use a calculator. Check your answer – 31.2619=4
Another Example Solve . Round to the nearest ten-thousandth. 1. Take the log of both sides 2. Use the power property 3. Solve for x. X=4.2009 – 4 = 0.2009 4. Use a calculator. Check your answer – 30.2009+4=101
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CHANGE OF BASE – HOW IT WORKS Use the change of base formula to evaluate . Then convert it to a logarithm of base 2. 1. Rewrite using the change of base formula 2. Use a calculator 3. Write an equation to convert to base 2
CHANGE OF BASE – HOW IT WORKS 4. Substitute log315=2.4650 5. Rewrite using the change of base formula 6. Multiply both sides of the equation by log2 7. Use a calculator; simplify. 8. Write in exponential form. X=5.5208 9. Use a calculator. Log315 is approximately equal to 2.4650 or log25.5208
Let’s try one Use the change of base formula to evaluate . Then convert it to a logarithm of base 8. 1. Rewrite using the change of base formula 2. Use a calculator 3. Write an equation to convert to base 2
4. Substitute log5400=3.727 5. Rewrite using the change of base formula 6. Multiply both sides of the equation by log8 7. Use a calculator; simplify. 8. Write in exponential form. X=2301 9. Use a calculator. Log5400 is approximately equal to 3.7227 or log82301
SOLVING SIMPLE LOG EQUATIONS 1. Use the product property 2. Write in exponential form. 3. Simplify 4. Solve for x.
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Solving exponential equations with a graphing calculator Type two equations into y= 2. Graph. Suggest Zoom fit (0) especially for large values 3. Use the calc function to find the intersection of the two graphs. Solution: 2.0408