Sketching Log Function: Mama, Papa & Child

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The discussion centers around the task of sketching the graph of a logarithmic function, specifically y = loga(x), and interpreting the terms "Mama," "Papa," and "Child" in this context. Participants express confusion regarding the terminology and suggest that it may be a humorous reference from a teacher. Additionally, there is a suggestion to include the integral and derivative of the logarithmic function in the sketch, indicating a deeper exploration of its properties.

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Hi I was brought upto this questiong!
sketch the graph of log any log function and the sketch must have at least Mama, Papa, and one child?

what does it mean by Mama, Papa and one Child!
 
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You please post the question properly, and look whether the problem is suit enough to be put here. I don't want to misunderstand what the question means. I can't figure out from the above post, what is the question and what are the things you want to comment about it.
 
navneet said:
Hi I was brought upto this questiong!
sketch the graph of log any log function and the sketch must have at least Mama, Papa, and one child?
what does it mean by Mama, Papa and one Child!

You clearly have a teacher with a sense of humor- I feel sorry for you.


Unless, you are translating this from another language- sometimes technical terms get translated in odd ways.
Possibly they want you to graph y= loga(x) as well as its integral and derivative?
 
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