1. Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
Notes 8.4 (Day 1)
Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions

2. Definition of a logarithm
*** Read as “log base b of y equals x”
*** IF a log does not have a base, it is assumed that it is base 10
*** All rules for logs apply for natural logs (ln), however if ln does not have a base, it is considered base e

3. Rewrite the logarithmic equation in exponential form.

4. Rewrite the logarithmic equation in exponential form.

5. Evaluate the logarithm.

6. Evaluate the logarithm.

7. Evaluate the logarithm.

8. Evaluate the logarithm.

9. Evaluate the logarithm.

10. Evaluate the logarithm.

11. Inverse properties of logarithms:
Simplify the expression.

12. Inverse properties of logarithms:
Simplify the expression.

13. Inverse properties of logarithms:
Simplify the expression.

14. Homework:
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