Solving for \Pi: Unraveling the Logarithmic Equation

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The discussion focuses on rearranging the logarithmic equation Θ = log(Π/(1-Π)) to solve for Π. The initial attempt incorrectly equated exp(Θ) to Π - (1-Π), leading to a miscalculation. Participants suggest using the basic definition of logarithms to correct the approach. The correct rearrangement results in Π = exp(Θ)/(1 + exp(Θ)). The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately applying logarithmic properties in mathematical transformations.
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Hi,

I have the following equation:

\Theta = log \left(\frac{\Pi}{1-\Pi}\right)

I want to re-arrange it for \Pi

Here's my attempt:

\Theta = log \left( \frac{\Pi}{1-\Pi}\right)

\Theta = log \left( \Pi \right) - log \left(1-\Pi \right)

exp^{\Theta} = \Pi - (1-\Pi)

exp^{\Theta} = 2\Pi - 1

1 + exp^{\Theta} = 2\Pi

\Pi = \frac{1 + exp^{\Theta}}{2}

The answer should be

\Pi = \frac{exp^{\Theta}}{1+exp^{\Theta}}

Any idea where I'm going wrong?
 
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Your mistake was on the 2nd step you made: exp^{\Theta} = \Pi - (1-\Pi)

Try using the basic definition of logs: log_ab=c hence a^c=b
 
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Mentallic said:
Your mistake was on the 2nd step you made: exp^{\Theta} = \Pi - (1-\Pi)

Try using the basic definition of logs: log_ab=c hence a^c=b

\theta =\log \left(\frac{\Pi }{1+\Pi }\right)

\frac{\Pi }{1+\Pi }=\exp (\theta )

\Pi =\exp (\theta )+\exp (\theta ) \Pi

[1+\exp (\theta )]\Pi =\exp (\theta )

\Pi =\frac{\exp (\theta )}{1+\exp (\theta )}
 
zasdfgbnm said:
\theta =\log \left(\frac{\Pi }{1+\Pi }\right)

\frac{\Pi }{1+\Pi }=\exp (\theta )

\Pi =\exp (\theta )+\exp (\theta ) \Pi

[1+\exp (\theta )]\Pi =\exp (\theta )
This should be
1- \exp(\theta)]\Pi= \exp(\theta)

\Pi =\frac{\exp (\theta )}{1+\exp (\theta )}
\Pi =\frac{\exp (\theta )}{1-\exp (\theta )}
 
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