7.1/2 Flashcards
1
Q
Steps to Solving Exponential Equations
A
- Use the properties of exponents to simplify each side of the equation
- Rewrite the equation so both sides have the same base
- Drop the bases and set the exponents equal to each other
2
Q
If b^x=b^y
A
x=y
3
Q
Logarithim
A
Log is another way of writing exponents
4
Q
Logarithmic Form
A
Log baseb a=x
5
Q
Exponential Form
A
b^x=a
6
Q
Snail Rule
A
Log to exp
Log baseb a=x BXA
7
Q
Exp to Log
A
Reverse snail rule
8
Q
Common Logarithm
A
Base 10 is called a common logarithm and can be written without the base
Log base10 x=logx
9
Q
Change of Base Formula
A
Log baseb a=loga/logb