Properties of Logarithms
Properties of Logarithms
Evaluate 1. 2. 3. 4.
Properties of Logarithms (contd.) 1. 2. 3.
Misconceptions log (a+b) NOT the same as log a + log b log (a * b) NOT same as (log a)(log b) log (a/b) NOT same as (log a)/(log b) log (1/a) NOT same as 1/(log a)
Basic properties of logarithms Fill in the missing values that make the equations below true: (a) (b) (c)
Change-of-Base Formula
For computation we use: For example:
Simplify: Simplify: Simplify: Simplify:
Rewrite the following as the sum/difference of logarithms with no exponents
Rewrite the following as the sum/difference of logarithms with no exponents
Rewrite the following as the sum/difference of logarithms with no exponents
Rewrite the following as the sum/difference of logarithms with no exponents
Rewrite the following as the sum/difference of logarithms with no exponents
Rewrite the following as the sum/difference of logarithms with no exponents
Rewrite the following as the sum/difference of logarithms with no exponents
Rewrite the following as a single logarithm:
Rewrite the following as a single logarithm:
Rewrite the following as a single logarithm:
Rewrite the following as a single logarithm:
Theorem
Solve
If ln 2 = a and ln 3 = b, find the following in terms of a and b: