Change of base formula - logarithms, Algebra

Assignment Help:

The last topic that we have to discuss in this section is the change of base formula.

Most of the calculators these days are able of evaluating common logarithms & natural logarithms. Though, that is regarding it, so what do we do if we have to evaluate another logarithm which can't be done simply

In order to do this we have the change of base formula.  Following is the change of base formula.

                       log a x = logb  x / logb  a

Where we can select b to be anything we desire it to be. To use this to help us evaluate logarithms it is usually the common or natural logarithm.  Following is the change of base formula by using both the common logarithm & the natural logarithm.

loga x = log x / log a                         loga x = ln x / ln a


Related Discussions:- Change of base formula - logarithms

Britt, #ques1). Using the function: y=y0,(.90)^t-1. In this equation y0 is ...

#ques1). Using the function: y=y0,(.90)^t-1. In this equation y0 is the amount of initial dose and y is the amount of medication still available t hours after drug is administered.

Inequalities, How do i know where to shade on an inequalitie graph

How do i know where to shade on an inequalitie graph

Help me , The city of Eden would like to put in a new street that runs para...

The city of Eden would like to put in a new street that runs parallel to Harrington Highway because of traffic issues. The equation of Harrington Highway is y = -2x + 7. What wil

Absolute value equations, In the last two sections of this chapter we desir...

In the last two sections of this chapter we desire to discuss solving equations & inequalities that have absolute values.  We will look at equations along with absolute value in th

Square Roots, What are the different ways to multiply/add/subtract/divide a...

What are the different ways to multiply/add/subtract/divide and work with square roots?

Solve word problem, In his boat, Leonard can travel 24 miles upstreamin the...

In his boat, Leonard can travel 24 miles upstreamin the same time it takes to travel 36 miles downstream

Word problem, A company makes and sells notebook computers. The company’s c...

A company makes and sells notebook computers. The company’s cost function in thousands of dollars is C(x) = 0.3x + 100, and the revenue function in thousands of dollars is R(x) = 0

Circumference, a circular flower bed has radius 22 inches. what is the circ...

a circular flower bed has radius 22 inches. what is the circumference of the bed to the nearest tenth of an inch?

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd