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Overview:
In this section, two special logarithmic functions--the common logarithmic function and the natural logarithmic function are discussed. The common logarithm is log10x, and it corresponds to the "log" button on most calculators. The natural logarithm is logex, and it corresponds to the "ln" button on most calculators. The natural log has a particular use in economics--it is used to perform calculations involving compound interest. This section addresses these calculations. Finally, Logarithmic functions are important largely because of their relationship to exponential functions. Logarithms can be used to solve exponential equations and to explore the properties of exponential functions. They will also become extremely valuable in calculus, where they will be used to calculate the slope of certain functions and the area bounded by certain curves.
Day 77:
Notes: Solving Logarithmic Equations
Homework: Solving Logarithmic Equations
Homework Solutions: Solving Logarithmic Equations Key
Day 78:
Notes: Solving Common & Natural Logarithms
Check for Understanding: Solving Common & Natural Logarithms Practice
Check for Understanding Solutions: Solving Common & Natural Logarithms Practice Key
HW Solutions: Solving with Natural Logarithms
Day 79:
Check for Understanding: 5.1 Review
Check for Understanding: 5.1 Review Key
Check for Understanding: 5.2 Review
Check for Understanding Solutions: 5.2 Review Key
Day 80:
Check for Understanding: Unit 5 Review
Check for Understanding Solutions: Unit 5 Review Key
