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    Introduction to Logarithmic

    Functions

    Unit 3: Exponential and


    Logarithmic Functions

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    GOALS OF THE LESSON
    Understand what log means
    Understand how the graph of a logarithmic function relates to an
    exponential function
    Understand how to change expressions between logarithmic and
    exponential form
    Solve for a missing variable, whether it is a base, exponent, or value
    within the logarithm
    Know how to use the LOG button on your calculator

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    GRAPHS OF EXPONENTIALS AND ITS INVERSE

    You have seen inverse functions before.

    Inverse

    functions is the set of ordered pair obtained by interchanging


    the x and y values.
    f(x)
    f-1(x)

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    GRAPHS OF EXPONENTIALS AND ITS INVERSE
    Inverse

    functions can be created graphically by a reflection on the y = x

    axis.
    f(x)

    f-1(x)

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    GRAPHS OF EXPONENTIALS AND ITS INVERSE
    A

    logarithmic function is the inverse of an exponential function


    Exponential functions have the following characteristics:
    Domain: {x R}
    Range: {y > 0}

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    GRAPHS OF EXPONENTIALS AND ITS INVERSE
    Let

    us graph the exponential function y = 2x

    Table

    of values:

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    GRAPHS OF EXPONENTIALS AND ITS INVERSE
    Let

    us find the inverse the exponential function y = 2x

    Table

    of values:

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    GRAPHS OF EXPONENTIALS AND ITS INVERSE
    When

    we add the function f(x) = 2x to this graph, it is evident that the


    inverse is a reflection on the y = x axis
    f(x)
    f-1(x)
    f(x)

    f-1(x)

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    FINDING THE INVERSE OF AN EXPONENTIAL
    Next,

    you will find the inverse of an exponential algebraically


    Write the process in your notes
    base

    y = ax
    Interchange x y
    x = ay
    We write these functions as:
    x = ay

    x = ay
    exponent

    y = logax

    y = logax
    exponent

    base

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    FINDING THE INVERSE OF AN EXPONENTIAL

    x
    y
    a
    y
    x =log
    Logarithmic
    Inverse
    of the
    Form
    Exponential
    Exponential
    Function
    Function

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    CHANGING FORMS
    Example 1) Write the following into logarithmic form:
    a) 33 = 27
    b) 45 = 256
    c) 27 = 128
    d) (1/3)x=27

    ANSWERS

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    CHANGING FORMS
    Example 1) Write the following into logarithmic form:
    a) 33 = 27

    log327=3

    b) 45 = 256

    log4256=5

    c) 27 = 128

    log2128=7

    d) (1/3)x=27

    log1/327=x

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    CHANGING FORMS
    Example 2) Write the following into exponential form:
    a) log264=6
    b) log255=1/2
    c) log81=0
    d) log1/39=2

    ANSWERS

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    CHANGING FORMS
    Example 2) Write the following into exponential form:
    a) log264=6

    26 = 64

    b) log255=1/2

    251/2 = 5

    c) log81=0

    80 = 1

    d) log1/31/9=2

    (1/3)2 = 1/9

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    EVALUATING LOGARITHMS
    Example 3) Find the value of x for each example:
    a) log1/327 = x
    b) log5x = 3
    c) logx(1/9) = 2
    d) log3x = 0

    ANSWERS

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    EVALUATING LOGARITHMS
    Example 3) Find the value of x for each example:
    a) log1/327 = x
    (1/3)x = 27
    (1/3)x = (1/3)-3
    x = -3

    b) log5x = 3
    53 = x
    x = 125

    c) logx(1/9) = 2

    d) log3x = 0

    x2 = (1/9)
    x = 1/3

    30 = x
    x=1

    Introduction to Logarithmic Functions


    BASE 10 LOGS
    Scientific calculators can perform logarithmic operations. Your
    calculator has a LOG button.
    This button represents logarithms in BASE 10 or log10

    Example 4) Use your calculator to find the value of each of the


    following:
    a) log101000
    b) log 50
    c) log -1000
    = Out of Domain
    =3
    = 1.699

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