Logarithms Flashcards
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What is the definition of a logarithm of base a?
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4
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Write 2^3=8 in log form
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5
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Write 2^-3 = 1/32 in log form
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6
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What’s the value of log2 128?
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7
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What are the three rules of logs?
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Counterparts to the rules of powers
8
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If 2loga 3 + 3loga 5 = loga k find the value of k
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Loga 3^2 + loga 5^3 = loga k
k = (3^2*5^3) = 1125
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If 1/2loga 36 - loga 2 = loga k find the value of k
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Loga 36^1/2 - loga 2 = loga k
k =6/2 = 3
10
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Given that loga y = 2loga 3 + loga 7 +3 express y in terms of a giving your answer in a form not involving logs
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c) log2 8 = 4
2^4 = 8x
16=8x
x =2
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15
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Solve to 3 sig figs:
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