Introduction to Logarithmic Functions: How to write in Logarithmic form and Evaluate Logs MHF4UI Wednesday October 17 th, 2012
Logarithms will help us solve problems that have exponential relationships
A Logarithmic Function is the Inverse of an Exponential Function
The Logarithmic Function
How do I write an Exponential Function in Logarithmic Notation? “Raised to” “Gives us”
What kind of questions can I expect?
The Common Logarithm
You must also know how to Approximate Logarithms EstimateCheckAnalysis 2.5 Very close but too high 2.4Must lie very close to Almost there… BINGO!!
Homework Questions: Complete the Logarithmic Functions Handout