Properties of Logarithms (5.8.1) Flashcards
1
Q
• The properties of logarithms follow directly from the properties of exponents. Keep in mind that “a log is an exponent.”
A
• The properties of logarithms follow directly from the properties of exponents. Keep in mind that “a log is an exponent.”
2
Q
• REMEMBER: A log is an exponent!
A
• REMEMBER: A log is an exponent!
3
Q
• A log written without a “b” value is the common log.
y = logx
In a common log, the “b” value is understood to be 10. In other words, y = logx is equivalent to the statement 10y
= x.
A
• A log written without a “b” value is the common log.
y = logx
In a common log, the “b” value is understood to be 10. In other words, y = logx is equivalent to the statement 10y
= x.
