Logarithms

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What is a logarithm?

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A logarithm is the exponent to which a base must be raised to produce a given number. For example, log_b(a) = c means b^c = a.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.B.5

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What is the change of base formula for logarithms?

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The change of base formula states that log_b(a) = log_k(a) / log_k(b) for any positive k.

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What is the product rule of logarithms?

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The product rule states that log_b(mn) = log_b(m) + log_b(n).

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What is the quotient rule of logarithms?

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The quotient rule states that log_b(m/n) = log_b(m) - log_b(n).

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What is the power rule of logarithms?

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The power rule states that log_b(m^n) = n * log_b(m).

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How do you express log_4(60) - log_4(4) + log_4(x) as a single logarithm?

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log_4(15x) using the product and quotient rules.

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What is the value of x in the equation 3^x = 27?

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x = 3, since 27 = 3^3.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.4

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Evaluate log_3(81).

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4, since 81 = 3^4.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.B.5

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How do you express log_5(4) + log_5(3) as a single logarithm?

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log_5(12) using the product rule.

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Expand the expression log_5(5x^-5).

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log_5(5) - 5log_5(x) using the power rule.