MAC 1105 Section 4.3 Logarithmic Functions
The Inverse of a Exponential Function
Logarithmic Functions
Example 1: Write each exponential equation in logarithmic form. Example 2: Write each logarithmic equation in exponential form.
Evaluating Logarithms
Basic Properties of Logarithms
Graphs of Logarithmic Functions
Example 6: Graph the following graphs.
Special Logs Common Log This a logarithm with base 10. If no base is indicated, we assume base 10. We can find the common log of any positive number on the calculator. Natural Log This a logarithm with base e. This is denoted as ln We can find the natural log of any positive number on the calculator as well.