Where can I find a good logarithms book or PDF for summer study?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for books or online resources for studying logarithms during the summer. Participants are seeking materials that can help them understand the topic better, particularly in the context of algebra and pre-calculus.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to study logarithms and requests recommendations for books or websites, mentioning a previous resource that was helpful for calculus.
  • Another participant suggests a specific page from the same site that contains information on exponential and logarithmic functions.
  • A third participant acknowledges the misunderstanding regarding the topic's classification, clarifying that logarithms are part of algebra rather than calculus.
  • One participant shares a link to a one-page tutorial on powers and logarithms as a quick learning resource.
  • Another participant provides a link to a website dedicated to logarithms.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for resources on logarithms, but there are multiple suggestions and no consensus on a single best resource.

Contextual Notes

Some participants may have different levels of familiarity with logarithms, which could affect their resource recommendations. There is also a potential misunderstanding regarding the classification of logarithms within mathematical topics.

Who May Find This Useful

Students looking to improve their understanding of logarithms, particularly those preparing for algebra or pre-calculus courses.

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so i want to study logarithms this summer , i'd like you guys to recomonned for me a good book or site i used to go to this one http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/download.aspx it really helped me understand calculus I but they really lack info on logs , thanks in advance.
 
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Here is a nice looking one-page tutorial on powers and logs, a nice quick way to learn what you need to know pre-calculus.
 

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