Logarithms

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Logarithms

• 7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
  Inequalities

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7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
Inequalities
An exponential equation is an equation containing
one or more expressions that have a variable as
an exponent.
 
 
 
Two ways to solve!
1st Method starting with the same base
 
 
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7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
Inequalities
Starting with the same base
 
 
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7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
Inequalities
Creating the same base
 
 
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7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
Inequalities
2st Method take the logarithm of both sides
If a b, then log a log b
 
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7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
Inequalities
Taking the log of both sides
 
 
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7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
Inequalities
Raising both sides to the same base Advanced
 
 
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7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and
Inequalities
Taking the log of both sides
 
 
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