Exponents and Logarithms Flashcards
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“e”
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The mathematical constant denoted e is the base of the natural logarithm which has value of approximately 2.718.
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Exponential Function
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The exponential function is the function consisting of the base of the natural logarithm e taken to the power of a given variable.
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Logarithm
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The logarithm is the power to which a number (called the base) must be raised to produce a given number. For example, the logarithm of 100 with respect to the base 10 is 2.
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Natural Logarithm
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The natural logarithm is the logarithm having base e.
