Logarithms Definition and 255 Threads
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Solve the given problem involving logarithms
In my working i have, ##\dfrac{\log_{11} x }{\log_{11} 4}= \log_{11} (x+6)## ##\dfrac{\log_{11} x }{0.5781}= \log_{11} (x+6)## ##\log_{11} x = \log_{11} \left[(x+6)\right]^{0.5781}## ##x^{1.729} = x+ 6## ##x^{1.729} -x-6=0## Having ##f(x) = x^{1.729} -x-6## At this point i made use of...- chwala
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- equation Logarithms
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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B Integral of cosecant function: understanding different approaches
Hi, PF Trigonometric Integrals "The method of substitution is often useful for evaluating trigonometric integrals" (Calculus, R. Adams and Christopher Essex, 7th ed) Integral of cosecant...- mcastillo356
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- Calculus Logarithms
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- Forum: Calculus
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B Video: Mathologer on visual logarithms (and hyperbolic trig)
Mathologer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkard_Polster) has a nice video using known (but not well-known) geometric motivations of the natural logarithm and the hyperbolic functions... and he makes brief mentions of special relativity I've been using similar motivations to support geometric...- robphy
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- Logarithms Video
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- Forum: Special and General Relativity
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How many positive integers x satisfy this logarithmic inequality?
The whole solution is a bit long, which I'll attach but the part I'm stuck at is, assuming everything else above it is correct, is 4 < (log x - 3)(8-log x) Note ; inequalities aren't technically taught yet in the course, so please try to make the solution not go too deep into that. If that...- Mr X
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- Inequality Logarithms
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Solve the given problem involving logarithms
Part (a) ##s=ab^t## ##\log s= \log a+ t\log b## Expression on the right hand side increases linearly with ##t##Part(b) ##s=120 ×1.15^t## ##\log s = \log 120+t\log 1.15## ##\log s =2.08+0.06t## From graph, y-intercept = ##2.08## ##m=\dfrac{2.45-2.08}{6-0}=0.06## Part (c)...- chwala
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- Logarithms Mathematics Precalculus
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Rearranging formula using logarithms
My attempt that doesn’t work. t=-RC ln(1-I/6.7)- Mr_Mole
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- Formula Logarithms
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Is there a rule that states that I should not divide in this scenario?
So basically this is how I solved this problem: 1. ##f(x)=\log _{2} x^2 - 1## 2. ##0=\log _{2} x^2 -1 ## 3. ##1= 2\times \log _{2} x## 4. ##\frac{1}{2}= \log _{2} x## 5. ##2^{\frac{1}{2}}=x=\sqrt{2}## So I wrote coordinates to be (##\sqrt{2}##, 0) But apparently, that is not the only solution...- Callmelucky
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- Logarithms States
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Writing a logarithm in a form not involving logarithms
logyx + logxy = 3/2 Solution $$\begin{align*}\log_{ y }{ x } + \log_{ x }{ y } &= \frac{ 3 }{ 2 } \\ \log_{ x }{ y } &= \frac{ \log_{ y }{ y } }{ \log_{ y }{ x } } \\ \log_{ y }{ x } + \frac{ 1 }{ \log_{ y }{ x } } &= \frac{ 3 }{ 2 } \\ \left(\log_{ y }{ x } \right)^ { 2 } + 1 &=...- Chijioke
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- Form Logarithm Logarithms Writing
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B Units in exponentials and logarithms
Hello, I was in class and came up with the question of: is there any physics formula in which a number with units is part of the exponent of said formula, and if there is how do the units behave? Such as for example (x meters)^(y seconds) Thank you in advance.- mixj
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- Logarithms Units
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Laws of Logarithms: Definition & Examples
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- Laws Logarithms
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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B How to express ##3^{\sqrt(2)}## in terms of natural logarithms
So in my Calculus book, it asked a question in its Transcendental Functions chapter. It wanted me to express ##3^{\sqrt{2}}## in terms of natural logarithms I have no idea how to solve this. All I know is that ##3^{\sqrt{2}} = e^{\sqrt{2}\ln{3}}## but that's not completely in natural logarithm form.- MevsEinstein
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- Logarithms Natural Terms
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- Forum: General Math
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Which of these logarithms has the biggest value?
Is there any way to answer the question without just calculating it using calculator, maybe manipulating the number using logarithm properties? Thanks- songoku
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- Logarithms Value
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Solve the proof in problem involving logarithms
In my approach, i made use of change of base; i.e $$x-y=\frac {log_b n}{log_b a} -\frac {log_b n}{log_b c}$$ $$x-y=\frac {log_b c ⋅log_b n - log_b n ⋅logba}{log_b a ⋅log_bc}$$ and $$x+y=\frac {log_b n}{log_b a} +\frac {log_b n}{log_b c}$$ $$x-y=\frac {log_b c ⋅log_b n + log_b n ⋅logba}{log_b a...- chwala
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- Logarithms Proof
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I Transforming an equation with logarithms
I want to approximate the logarithm of the Binomial coefficient log (n!/ ((n - m)! m!) with the the Stirling approximation log x! ≈ x log x - x I got n log n - m log m - (n - m) log(n - m) but I want (n - m) log (n/(n - m)) + m log (n/m) Can someone help how to transform the first...- Pnin
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- Logarithms
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- Forum: General Math
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A problem involving logarithms
This is my work. I don't know whether this is correct or not. What do you think of the problem. Thanks!- sahilmm15
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- Logarithms
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I Thermodynamics Differentiating logarithms
<mentor: change title> In thermodynamics, there is a function which, for the three variables x, y, and z, can be given as ##G = xG_x+yG_y+zG_z + N[x\ln(x) + y\ln(y)+ z\ln(z)]+E(x,y,z)## where G_x, G_y, G_z, and N are some constants and E is some arbitrarily complicated term. There is a...- Hypatio
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- Differentiating Logarithms Thermodynamics
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Mathematical methods: logarithms question
I know that sinhx = 1/2(e^x-e^-x) and that e^2x-1 = e^x(e^x-e^-x) and similar identities but don't know how to get any further. Any hints at where to go with this would be appreciated.- StillAnotherDave
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- Logarithms Mathematical Mathematical methods
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Proof with recursion and logarithms
Homework Statement: Suppose f(n) is a function that accepts an integer n as a parameter. When called with n = 1, it executes 2 instructions. When called with a larger value of n, it executes 10n + 30 instructions, two of which are f(n/2). Prove that f(n) executes 10n lg n + 32n − 30...- enigmatic01
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- Logarithms Proof Recursion
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- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
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Trivial question on differentiating logarithms
My Question : Shouldn't differentiating ##-log B## give ##\frac{-\delta B}{B}##? (Note : A, B and Z are variables not constants) By extension for ##Z=A^a \,B^b\, C^c## where ##c## is negative, should ##\frac{\Delta Z}Z=|a|\frac{\Delta A}A+|b|\frac{\Delta B}B-|c|\frac{\Delta C}C##?- JC2000
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- Differentiating Differentiation Error analysis Logarithm Logarithms
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A What is the significance of large logarithms in RG calculations?
Hello! I am reading Schwarz book on QFT and I am at the renormalization group part. I understand the math and the fact that grouping terms perturbatively and requiring them to be 0, when taking the derivatives with respect to a given arbitrary chosen scale, allows perturbative corrections to the...- Malamala
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- Logarithms
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- Forum: High Energy, Nuclear, Particle Physics
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B Issue With Algebra of Logarithms
I was just doing a homework problem that involved logarithms. I noticed that order of operations matters when applying logarithm rules. I'll use a different example from my homework problem to illustrate what I'm talking about. ln(5*2^3) does not equal 3*(ln(5*2)) Apparently you have to do...- gibberingmouther
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- Algebra Logarithms
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MHB Solving for an exponential equation using logarithms 16^{x}-5(4)^{x}-6=0
Hello I'm having trouble solving for this exponential equation : 16^{x}-(5,4)^{x}-6=0 I used some logarithms properties but can't get anything close to the following solutions here I tried using log base 16 : log16(16^{x})-6=log16((5,4)^{x}) ; then x - xlog16(5,4)=6 ; factorizing x ...- sp3
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- Exponential Logarithms
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Which of the two logarithms is larger: log_7 (10) or log_11 (13)
Without using a calculator, prove which of the following is larger: $$\log_7 10$$ or $$\log_{11} 13$$- anemone
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- Logarithms
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MHB Solve Logarithms Problems: Find Profit & Interest Rate
Hello all, I have a few small questions regarding logarithms, which I would like to ask your help with. 1) A car loses 50% of it's value every 4 years. How many years does it take for the car to lose 1/3 of it's value ? (I think you need log with basis of 2 here, but not sure) 2) A company...- Yankel
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- Car Logarithms Value Years
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Using logarithms in vector Calculus
Homework Statement My mentor has run me through the derivation of equation (3) bellow. I am unsure how he went from (1) to (3) by incorporating the log term from eq(2). In eq(3) it seems he just canceled the relevant n terms and then identified 1/n as the derivative of L however if this were...- Mzzed
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- Calculus Logarithms Vector Vector calculus
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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B Derivation with logarithms and product
I went through an example question that showed me how to solve the question but I'm not sure if I've misunderstood something or if they did a mistake. Question: Derivate y = (1/ax)ax ln(y) = ln( (1/ax)ax ) = ax( ln(1) - ln(ax) ) = -ax ln(ax) (1/y)(dy/dx) = -ax * ax ln(a) - a * ln(ax) dy/dx =...- Elias Waranoi
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- Derivation Logarithm Logarithms Product
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- Forum: Calculus
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Exponential and logarithmic Equation Problems
Homework Statement Evaluate each of the following expressions without using a calculator. 1) log216√8Solve for the unknown value in each of the following equations without using a calculator. 2) 3(x+4)−5(3x)=684 3) 7(42x)=28(4x) Homework Equations Exponent law for multiplication The...- onemic
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- Exponent Exponential Logarithmic Logarithms
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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I Derivative of 4^x: My Exam & Answer Explained
On my exam, we had to find the derivative of 4^x. This is what I did Y=4^x lny=xln4 y=e^xln4 and then finding the derivative for that I got, (xe^(xln4))/4 My professor said that it was wrong and even after I told her what I did to get the answer. She told me the answer was (4^x)ln4 . Which I... -
Multiple exponents for logarithms
Homework Statement 2^(t-1) * 6^(t-2) = 20,000 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I have no idea how to solve this, although I do understand the basics of logarithms- kolleamm
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- Exponents Logarithms Multiple
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B Find ##f(x)## such that f(f(x))=##log_ax##
I was thinking about extending the definition of superlogarithms. I think maybe that problem can be solved if we find a function ##f## such that ##fof(x)=log_ax##. Is there some way to find such a function? Maybe the taylor series could be of some help. Or is there some method to find a...- Kumar8434
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- functions logarithms
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- Forum: General Math
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Logarithm question using compound interest formula
Homework Statement A colony of ants will grow by 12% per month. If the colony originally contains 2000 ants how long will it take for the colony to double in size? Answer - 6.12 months Homework Equations A = P(1+r/n)nt The Attempt at a Solution r = 12% = 0.12 n = 12 P = 2000 A = 4000 t = ...- Schaus
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- Compound interest Formula Interest Logarithm Logarithms Precalculus
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Mastering Logarithms: Simplifying Complex Expressions with Multiple Logs
Homework Statement can we put 3log2(x)-4log(y)+log2(5) in one logarithm it try in all the ways but i can't find the solution . Homework Equations loga(b)=logx(b)/logx(a) log(b*a)=log(b)+log(a) The Attempt at a Solution log2(5x^3)-log(y^4) log2(5x^3)-log2(y^4)/log2(10)- rashida564
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- Log Logarithms
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Using Properties of Logarithms
Homework Statement [/B] Question: Use the properties of logarithms to rewrite and simplify the logarithmic expression. 1. log_{5}\dfrac{1}{250} Homework Equations Product Property: log_{a}(uv) = log_{a}u + log_{a}v Quotient Property: log_{a}\dfrac{u}{v} = log_{a}u - log_{a}v Power Property...- FritoTaco
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- Logarithms Properties
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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I Why is b>1 and x,y positive in logarithm definition?
A simple doubt came to my mind while browsing through logarithmic functions and natural logarithms we define $$\log_b(xy) = \log_b(x) + \log_b(y)$$ Here why is the condition imposed that b>1 and b is not equal to zero and that x and y are positive numbers? Is it something to do with the...- UchihaClan13
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- Convention Logarithm Logarithms Sign Sign convention
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How Can You Master Integration by Parts with the Formula and Examples?
|3^xlog3dxI don't even know where to start. I know that the formula is |u.dv = uv - |v.du u=3^x v=log3- Electgineer99
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- Integration Integration by parts Logarithms parts
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Proving 1/3 < log_{34} 5 < 1/2
Homework Statement Prove that ##{1/3} < log_{34} 5 < {1/ 2}## Homework Equations ##log_b a = {1/ log_a b}## ##logmn = logm + logn##The Attempt at a Solution ##log_{34} 5 = {1/ log_5 34}## ##= 1/(log_5 17 + log_5 2)## ##=1/(1 + log_5 3 + log_5 2 + something)##...- ubergewehr273
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- Logarithm Logarithms Proof
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Solving an equation with logarithms
can somebody help me solving: A*ln(1+A*x)-2*ln(x)-B=0 I thank you in advance- Kairos
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- Logarithms
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Why is there a twist in these logarithms?
MENTOR note: THread moved from General Math I just can get it This problem has been driving me crazy for a week now If\quad a,b,c\quad \neq \quad 1\\ Also\quad (log_{ b }{ a\cdot }log_{ c }{ a }\quad +\quad log_{ a }{ a })\quad +\quad (log_{ a }{ b\cdot }log_{ c }{ b }\quad +\quad log_{ b...- sidt36
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- algebra 2 logarithms
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MHB How to Solve for x in a Logarithmic Equation?
The question is $$\log_{x}\left({10}\right)+log(x)=2$$ where (obviously) I have to find x. I tried changing the base, $\frac{log(10)}{log(x)}+log(x)=2$ $\frac{1}{log(x)}+log(x)=2$ ${log(x)}^{-1}+log(x)=log(100)$ but I could go no further. Whatever I try, I always got a wrong answer. By...- rtwikia
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- Logarithms
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MHB Help with Logarithms: Find 2^A
So, there's this problem: $$A = \frac{1}{6}((\log_{2}\left({3})\right)^3 - (\log_{2}\left({6})\right)^3 - (\log_{2}\left({12})\right)^3 - (\log_{2}\left({24})\right)^3)$$ Find $$2^A$$ What I've figured out is that all the logs factorize to 3 + 2 to some power of n...- IHateFactorial
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Easy and useful way to calculate Log(a+b)
a>b ⇒ Lim(a–b)→0 Logc(a+b) ≈ Logc(a) + Logc(√a⋅b) b>a ⇒ Lim(b–a)→0 Logc(a+b) ≈ Logc(a) + Logc(√a⋅b) a∈ℝ b∈ℝ c∈ℝ / c>0- guifb99
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- Log Logarithms
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Is My Solution to This Log Question Correct?
Hi folks, I'm revisiting logs for the first time in a long time through distance education and I was wondering if someone could have a look over a question I've answered and let me know if I've done it correctly or if I'm way off please Find x if Log3(10x – 1) – 2 = 2log3x I instantly divide...- elctronoob
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- Log Logarithms
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Can Logarithmic Properties Simplify This Equation?
Homework Statement For clarification a have posted the equation below as a picture file.[/B] Homework Equations log(a*b)= loga + logb log(a/b) = loga-logb log(a^n) = nloga[/B] The Attempt at a Solution I don't know how to start. I can't remember the rule for powering the logarithms if there...- diredragon
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- High school Logarithmic Logarithms Mathematics Precalculus
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Complex Integrals, Antiderivatives, Logarithms
I've been teaching myself a little bit of Complex Variables this semester, and I had a question concerning complex integrals. If I understand correctly, then if a function f has an antiderivative F , then the line integral \int_C f(z) dz is path independent and always evaluates to F(z_1)... -
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Solve for x: 2^3+2^3+2^3+2^3=2^x
Homework Statement Solve the following equation: 2^3+2^3+2^3+2^3=2^x[/B]Homework Equations log(a)^x=x*log(a)[/B]The Attempt at a Solution What i attempted was to log both sides, bring down the exponents, and summarize them. This left me with 12*log(2)=x*log(2). I then divide both sides by...- LogarithmLuke
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- Exponents Logarithms
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Is It Possible to Prove Logarithms Using Equations?
Homework Statement Proof xlogby=ylogbx Homework Equations logb is a one to one function, that is, if logbx=logby hint take the log in both sides of the equation and use the previous hint The Attempt at a Solution xlogby=ylogbx logby log x = logbx logy logby / logbx=logy/log x...- TheMathNoob
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- Logarithms Proof
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Can I Use Logarithms to Solve Exponential Equations?
So, recently I have been learning about logarithms and how to solve exponential equations with the help of logarithms, but I am curious if I can take the log of both sides of an equation like this in order to solve it? If not, then could someone explain why? Thanks.- Kevin Licer
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- Logarithms
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Checking for Accuracy in homework
I noticed the scan was cut off on the second image at the bottom right, but I came up with x= 31/5 My first test in Calc I begins tomorrow and I want to know that I'm headed in the right direction. I think I understand to some extent how logarithms can be expanded and condensed though I'm...- Joodez
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- Accuracy Calc 1 Calculus Homework Inverse Inverse function Inverse functions Log Logarithms
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Why Does \(\ln \frac{(x+1)}{(x-1)} \geq 0\) Imply \(x > 1\)?
Homework Statement \ln \frac{(x+1)}{(x-1)} \geq 0 Homework Equations \ln \frac {a}{b} = \ln a - \ln b \ln \frac {(x+1)}{(x-1)} = \ln (x+1) - \ln (x-1) The Attempt at a Solution \ln (x+1) \geq \ln (x-1) e^{\ln (x+1)} \geq e^{\ln (x-1)} (x+1) \geq (x-1) According to Wolfram, the...- Cosmophile
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- Inequality Logarithms
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Logarithm problem that I'm stuck on
The problem statement ln(x) = 5 -x Solve for x. The attempt at a solution ln x = 5 - x \\ e^{ln x} = e^{5 - x} \\ e^{ln x} = \frac{e^5}{e^x} \\ x e^x = e^5 Here is the place where I get stuck.- Rectifier
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- Logarithm Logarithms Stuck
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help