Definition of Logarithm
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Mathematics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a logarithm?
Back
A logarithm is the power to which a number (the base) must be raised to obtain another number. It is the inverse operation of exponentiation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Write the logarithmic form of the equation: 2^(-4) = 1/16.
Back
log_2(1/16) = -4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Change to exponential form: log_6(36) = 2.
Back
6^2 = 36
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite log_2(8) = 3 in exponential form.
Back
2^3 = 8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Write the logarithmic form of the equation: 2^x = y.
Back
log_2(y) = x
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Write in logarithmic form: y = 10^x.
Back
log(y) = x
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the base of a logarithm?
Back
The base of a logarithm is the number that is raised to a power to produce a given number. For example, in log_b(a), b is the base.
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