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Section 7.

Common Logarithms

A. Definitions

Base : 10

B. Properties of Logarithms
C. Logarithmic equations
1. Solve the equation in the form log (Ax + B) = C
Since log (A + B) ≠ log A + log B , [ log (A - B) ≠ log A - log B ]
∴Take (Ax + B) as a group
( Ax+ B )=10 C

Check the solution after solving the equation.


log x is undefined for x ≤ 0. (i.e. defined only for positive values of x.)

2. Convert a logarithmic equation in the form log x = log y then x = y.


[ We are not cancelling the ‘log’. ]
Proof: Let log x = log y = z.
Then, log x = z and log y = z
By definition, x=10 z and y=10 z
Therefore x = y

Explain the Maths Dialogue

3. Solve exponential equation in the form a x =b , where b cannot be expressed


as p .
aq
Take common logarithms on both sides logarithmic equation
(a) a f (x)=b f (x) b
c ×a
f (x)
=b a =
c
(b) a f (x)=b g (x) f (x)×loga=g(x )× logb
expand and group the like terms

(c) a f ( x )=c × bg ( x )
log ⁡[a¿¿ f ( x ) ]=log ⁡¿ ¿]
f ( x ) ×loga=logc+ log ⁡¿]
f ( x ) ×loga=logc+ g( x) log ⁡b

Homework book A:
Ex 7B: 6, 10, 18, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32
22/3 (Sun)

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