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Guided Notes On Logarithmic Functions

This document provides a review of logarithms and how to solve exponential functions using logarithms. It includes examples of converting between exponential and logarithmic forms, using variables, and solving exponential and logarithmic equations for unknown variables. Students are guided through examples then practice problems for each part, covering logarithmic, exponential, natural log, and common log forms. The goal is to prepare students for working with exponential functions by reviewing key skills like converting between forms and using logarithms to solve for unknown exponents or variables.

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Guided Notes On Logarithmic Functions

This document provides a review of logarithms and how to solve exponential functions using logarithms. It includes examples of converting between exponential and logarithmic forms, using variables, and solving exponential and logarithmic equations for unknown variables. Students are guided through examples then practice problems for each part, covering logarithmic, exponential, natural log, and common log forms. The goal is to prepare students for working with exponential functions by reviewing key skills like converting between forms and using logarithms to solve for unknown exponents or variables.

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Guided Notes: Review of Logarithms

We are beginning a new unit on exponential functions. Before we embark on this


journey together, it is important to review logarithmic functions and how to solve
exponential functions using logarithms.
In this exercise, we are simply converting between the exponential and logarithmic
forms of functions in order to solve for the unknown variables in the exponent.

is equivalent to

Part I: First, lets practice converting between exponential and logarithmic form.
Example:
1.
2.

is equivalent to
is equivalent to

Practice: Write the following in the logarithmic or exponential form, depending on which
form it is given to you in.
1.

________________________

2.

Part II: Now, lets practice with variables.


Example:
1.
2.

is equivalent to
is equivalent to

Practice: Write the following in the logarithmic or exponential form.


1.
2.

__________________
___________________

Part III: Now, your task is to solve the exponential and logarithmic equations for the
unknown variables.
Example:
Step 1: Re-write as
Step 2: To solve for x, use the log button in your calculator and type in
(The rule says that

) x=3

**Additional Examples:

1.

=n+10

n= -8.0172

2.

Part IV: Natural Log and Common Log Practice

Common Log- log x understood to be base 10


Natural log understood to be base e

Examples: Solve for the missing variable, x, in the following equations.


1.

2.

= -0.1854

Practice: Solve for x.


1.

= 45.6

2.

**HOMEWORK: Solving Exponential Equations with Logarithms Worksheet (Even


questions ONLY)

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