Solving Logarithmic Equations

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What is the definition of a logarithm?

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A logarithm is the exponent to which a base must be raised to produce a given number.

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What is the base of the common logarithm?

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10

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What is the relationship between logarithmic functions and exponential functions?

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Logarithmic functions are the inverse of exponential functions.

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Solve the equation: log₂(x²-6) = log₂(2x+2)

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4

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Solve the equation: log₈(4x+4) = 2

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15

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What is the change of base formula for logarithms?

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log_b(a) = log_k(a) / log_k(b) for any base k.

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What is the product rule of logarithms?

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log_b(xy) = log_b(x) + log_b(y) for any positive x and y.

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What is the quotient rule of logarithms?

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log_b(x/y) = log_b(x) - log_b(y) for any positive x and y.

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What is the power rule of logarithms?

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log_b(xⁿ) = n * log_b(x) for any positive x and n.

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What is the value of log₁₀(100)?

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