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Logex: Log2X

This document provides an introduction to logarithmic functions and their graphs. It defines the logarithmic function as the inverse of the exponential function. It gives examples of evaluating logarithmic expressions and rewriting them in different but equivalent forms. It discusses properties of logarithms, including evaluating logarithmic expressions. It describes how to graph logarithmic functions based on their relationship to exponential functions, including their domains, ranges, asymptotes, and key points. Examples are given of sketching logarithmic functions and stating their properties. Students are assigned homework problems evaluating and graphing various logarithmic expressions.

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Logex: Log2X

This document provides an introduction to logarithmic functions and their graphs. It defines the logarithmic function as the inverse of the exponential function. It gives examples of evaluating logarithmic expressions and rewriting them in different but equivalent forms. It discusses properties of logarithms, including evaluating logarithmic expressions. It describes how to graph logarithmic functions based on their relationship to exponential functions, including their domains, ranges, asymptotes, and key points. Examples are given of sketching logarithmic functions and stating their properties. Students are assigned homework problems evaluating and graphing various logarithmic expressions.

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AP PreCalculus ~ Unit 4: Logarithmic Functions

Name:
S4.1 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs Date:

The inverse of the exponential function = is the function =

Since we want to express this as function of , we can use logarithmic notation.


= log where is the base and > 0, 1

So, the equations = log and = are equivalent. For example, log 8 = 3 is equivalent to 2 = 8

Ex.1. Find the inverse of ( ) = 2 .

S
+
+ (x)
y
= 2x =

logeX
X = 24

y log2X
=

Ex.2. Write each of the following in the other equivalent form:


a. log 81 = #
3 b. 5 = 625 c. log = 5
4
34 1095625
=
8
=

2-5 =
3
d. 9 = 27 e. 8 =1 f. 6 =6

10ga27 3 logsI 0
10966 1
=
= =

Properties of Logarithms

Ex.3. Evaluate each of the following:


a. log 64 b. log 1 c. 3 .

109443 = O
=
45
.

=
3

d. log 3 e. log f. log

10933"2 23 2
=

loga
E 3
= -

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AP PreCalculus ~ Unit 4: Logarithmic Functions

Ex.4. There are 22 lily pads in a pond and this number doubles every week. Write, but do not evaluate,
a logarithmic function that can be used to determine the week in which the lily pad population reaches
400.

Graphing Logarithmic Functions


Recall that the graph of a logarithmic function is the inverse (reflected over the line ) of its
exponential function.

= 2 is an exponential function
Domain:

Range:

Horizontal asymptote:

Some key points:

= log is the inverse of =2


Domain:

Range:

Vertical asymptote:

Some key points:

Logarithms with base 10 are called common logarithms. It is not necessary to write the base of common
logarithms. For example, log = log
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AP PreCalculus ~ Unit 4: Logarithmic Functions

Ex.5. Sketch ( ) = log

Ex.6. State the domain, range, x-intercept, and vertical asymptote of ( ) = log ( 3) and sketch
the graph.

Ex.7. State the domain, range, x-intercept, and vertical asymptote of ( ) = log ( + 2) 4 and
sketch the graph.

HOMEWORK: page 216~3.2 Exercises. #[7-19, 25, 27, 33, 37-45] odd only
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