MATHEMATICS 0110A CHANGE OF BASE Suppose that we have
Change of Base Formula: logb a = logc a logc b. Example 1. Express log3 10 using natural logarithms. log3 10 = ln 10 ln 3. Example 2.
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Logarithms - changing the base
For example logarithms to the base 2 are used in communications engineering. Your calculator can still be used but you need to apply a formula for changing the
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Lesson 5-2 - Using Properties and the Change of Base Formula
Example A. Use a calculator and the Change of Base Formula to find an approximation of log 28. log 28- log 28 log 5. ≈ 2.070. Try These A.
Precalculus: 4.3 Rules of Loagrithms Concepts: rules of logarithms
Concepts: rules of logarithms change of base
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6.11 Notes – Change of base and log equations
Well the reason is that we cannot evaluate a logarithm like. in our heads. Change of Base Formula: loga c = Examples: 1). 4.
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In order to evaluate logarithms with other bases you need to use the change-of-base formula. Examples: Evaluate the following logarithms. a) log4 25 b) log2 12.
Properties of Logarithms
SECTION 4.4 Evaluating Logarithms and the Change-of-Base
For example with the change-of-base theorem
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Your. Calculus teacher will have more to say about this when the time comes. Example 6.2.3. Use an appropriate change of base formula to convert the following
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Precalculus: 4.3 Rules of Loagrithms
Concepts:rules of logarithms, change of base, solving equations.When working with polynomial, rational, and radical functions, the algebraic techniques we needed to be procient with
to perform manipulations on the functions were nding common denominator factoring long division of polynomials completing the square rationalizing numerator or denominator among others.To perform manipulations on trigonometric functions, we need to be procient with trigonometric identities. That is why
trig identities are a big part of Math 1013 Precalculus II Trig.To perform manipulations on exponential and logarithmic functions, we need to be procient with the rules of exponents
and the rules of logarithms. So these rules should be memorized, since they will form the basis of the techniques you will
use when working with exponential and logarithmic functions. The text takes the time to motivate where the rules come from. Laws of ExponentsIfxandyare real numbers, anda >0 is real, then1.a0= 1
2.axay=ax+y
3. axa y=axy4. (ax)y=axy
Laws of LogarithmsIfxandyare positive numbers, anda >0;b6= 1 is real, then1. log
a(1) = 02. log
a(xy) = logax+ logay3. log
axy = log axlogay4. log
a(xr) =rlogaxwhere r is any real numberInverse Function Cancellation
1. log
a(ax) =xfor everyx2(1;1)2.aloga(x)=xfor everyx2(0;1)
In calculus, you will work most frequently with the natural logarithms, so I will also give you the rules with baseexand
lnxand suggest you memorize these rules and know how to change base to baseewhen necessary.Page 1 of 3
Precalculus: 4.3 Rules of Loagrithms
Laws of ExponentsIfxandyare real numbers, then
1.e0= 1
2.exey=ex+y
3. exe y=exy4. (ex)y=exy
Laws of LogarithmsIfxandyare positive numbers, then1. ln(1) = 0
2. ln(xy) = lnx+ lny
3. ln xy = lnxlny4. ln(xr) =rlnxwhere r is any real number
Inverse Function Cancellation
1. ln(ex) =x; x2(1;1)
2.elnx=x; x >0
Exponential Change of Base frombto basee
You can always convert to basee, using the following application of the rules: b x= (elnb)x =exlnbLogarithm Change from Basebto basee
This requires a bit more work, but again uses the rules: y= logbx b y=blogbx b y=x ln(by) = ln(x) yln(b) = ln(x) y=ln(x)ln(b) This process can be used to change from any base to any other base.Page 2 of 3
Precalculus: 4.3 Rules of Loagrithms
ExampleWrite log7xin terms of common and natural logarithms.Convert to common logarithms:
Lety= log7x!7y=x.
7 y=x log(7 y) = logx ylog(7) = logx y=logxlog7 log7x=logxlog7
Convert to natural logarithms:
Lety= log7x!7y=x.
7 y=x ln(7 y) = lnx yln(7) = lnx y=lnxln7 log7x=lnxln7
ExampleSolvee53x= 10 forx.
Take the natural logarithm of both sides:
ln(e53x) = ln1053x= ln10
3x= ln105
x=ln1053 x=5ln103Example$1000 is deposited at 7.5% per year. If the interest paid is compounded daily, how long will it take for
the balance to reach $2000?Solution
Lettbe the number of years after Jan 1.
P= $1000
A= $2000
r= 7:5% = 0:075 n= 365The compound interest formula can be solved fort
A=P 1 +rn nt A=P= 1 +rn nt ln(A=P) = ln 1 +rn nt ln(A=P) =ntlnh 1 +rn i lnA=P)nln1 +rn =t t=ln(A=P)nln1 +rn ln(2000=1000)365ln[1 + 0:075=365]= 9:24291 It will take 9.24291 years for the accumulated amount to reach $2000.Page 3 of 3Precalculus: 4.3 Rules of Loagrithms
Concepts:rules of logarithms, change of base, solving equations.When working with polynomial, rational, and radical functions, the algebraic techniques we needed to be procient with
to perform manipulations on the functions were nding common denominator factoring long division of polynomials completing the square rationalizing numerator or denominator among others.To perform manipulations on trigonometric functions, we need to be procient with trigonometric identities. That is why
trig identities are a big part of Math 1013 Precalculus II Trig.To perform manipulations on exponential and logarithmic functions, we need to be procient with the rules of exponents
and the rules of logarithms. So these rules should be memorized, since they will form the basis of the techniques you will
use when working with exponential and logarithmic functions. The text takes the time to motivate where the rules come from. Laws of ExponentsIfxandyare real numbers, anda >0 is real, then1.a0= 1
2.axay=ax+y
3. axa y=axy4. (ax)y=axy
Laws of LogarithmsIfxandyare positive numbers, anda >0;b6= 1 is real, then1. log
a(1) = 02. log
a(xy) = logax+ logay3. log
axy = log axlogay4. log
a(xr) =rlogaxwhere r is any real numberInverse Function Cancellation
1. log
a(ax) =xfor everyx2(1;1)2.aloga(x)=xfor everyx2(0;1)
In calculus, you will work most frequently with the natural logarithms, so I will also give you the rules with baseexand
lnxand suggest you memorize these rules and know how to change base to baseewhen necessary.Page 1 of 3
Precalculus: 4.3 Rules of Loagrithms
Laws of ExponentsIfxandyare real numbers, then
1.e0= 1
2.exey=ex+y
3. exe y=exy4. (ex)y=exy
Laws of LogarithmsIfxandyare positive numbers, then1. ln(1) = 0
2. ln(xy) = lnx+ lny
3. ln xy = lnxlny4. ln(xr) =rlnxwhere r is any real number
Inverse Function Cancellation
1. ln(ex) =x; x2(1;1)
2.elnx=x; x >0
Exponential Change of Base frombto basee
You can always convert to basee, using the following application of the rules: b x= (elnb)x =exlnbLogarithm Change from Basebto basee
This requires a bit more work, but again uses the rules: y= logbx b y=blogbx b y=x ln(by) = ln(x) yln(b) = ln(x) y=ln(x)ln(b) This process can be used to change from any base to any other base.Page 2 of 3
Precalculus: 4.3 Rules of Loagrithms
ExampleWrite log7xin terms of common and natural logarithms.Convert to common logarithms:
Lety= log7x!7y=x.
7 y=x log(7 y) = logx ylog(7) = logx y=logxlog7 log7x=logxlog7
Convert to natural logarithms:
Lety= log7x!7y=x.
7 y=x ln(7 y) = lnx yln(7) = lnx y=lnxln7 log7x=lnxln7
ExampleSolvee53x= 10 forx.
Take the natural logarithm of both sides:
ln(e53x) = ln1053x= ln10
3x= ln105
x=ln1053 x=5ln103Example$1000 is deposited at 7.5% per year. If the interest paid is compounded daily, how long will it take for
the balance to reach $2000?Solution
Lettbe the number of years after Jan 1.
P= $1000
A= $2000
r= 7:5% = 0:075 n= 365The compound interest formula can be solved fort
A=P 1 +rn nt A=P= 1 +rn nt ln(A=P) = ln 1 +rn nt ln(A=P) =ntlnh 1 +rn i lnA=P)nln1 +rn =t t=ln(A=P)nln1 +rn ln(2000=1000)365ln[1 + 0:075=365]= 9:24291 It will take 9.24291 years for the accumulated amount to reach $2000.Page 3 of 3- log change of base formula examples