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6. Maths Week 6 — Logarithmic Functions
Official topics: logarithmic properties, graphs, exponential equations and logarithmic equations. citeturn1view0
Concepts
Definition:
logbx=y⟺by=x
Properties:
logb(xy)=logbx+logby
logb(yx)=logbx−logby
logb(xk)=klogbx
Change of base:
logbx=logablogax
Patterns
- Evaluate logs.
- Simplify logarithmic expressions.
- Convert log ↔ exponential form.
- Solve exponential equations.
- Solve logarithmic equations.
- Determine whether a solution is valid.
- Interpret logarithmic graphs.
Major trap
Whenever you manipulate logarithmic equations, domain restrictions matter.
You cannot blindly accept algebraic solutions.