What are the basics of logarithmic functions?

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The discussion focuses on the fundamentals of logarithmic functions, specifically the relationship expressed as log base a of x equals y, which translates to x equals a raised to the power of y. A correction was made regarding the notation, confirming that log base a of x is indeed equivalent to a to the power of y equals x. This exchange highlights the importance of precise mathematical notation in understanding logarithmic concepts.

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This is just some information on log functions.
log base a x = y is translated x is equal to b to the y power.

Just a little tid bit of information for all of those curious math students.
 
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Don't you mean a to the power of y?

logax=y <--> ay=x
 
Yes you are right, I made a little mistake! Thanks for correcting me.
 

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