Graphing of a logarithmic function

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To graph the logarithmic function expressed as some constant = y + log x, it is essential to solve for y, resulting in y = some constant - log x. This method involves calculating corresponding y values for selected x values, which can be time-consuming. However, it is possible to visualize the graph by recognizing the shape of y = log x and shifting it left by the constant value. This approach simplifies the process and allows for a quicker understanding of the graph's behavior. Ultimately, both methods can be valid depending on the desired accuracy and efficiency.
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I am facing difficulty in graphing this logarithmic function:

some constant= y + log x

what all steps are required to graph such a function?
 
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Solve for y, then use this equation to calculate corresponding y values for a handful of x values.
 
thanks chris for your reply,but won't it take time to solve it through this method?

what i mean is-we know the graph of y=log x
also,the equation of logarithmic function can be written as:

some constant-log x= y,but by plotting it through putting various values of x,won't it be time consuming?...can't we simply visualise its graph by knowing how y=logx looks like and then, shifting the graph to the left by that constant value?
 
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