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Exponential to Logarithmic Form

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Exponential to Logarithmic Form

Study Guide

Key Definition

An equation in exponential form $b^y = x$ can be rewritten in logarithmic form as $y = \log_b x$.

Important Notes

Base $b$ must be greater than zero and not equal to one
Exponential and logarithmic forms are inverses
The exponent $y$ becomes the result in logarithmic form
The result $x$ in exponential form is the input in logarithmic form
Logarithms are exponents

Mathematical Notation

$b^y = x$: exponential form where b is the base, y is the exponent, and x is the result

$y = \log_b x$: logarithmic form indicating the exponent y that base b is raised to produce x

$^$: exponentiation operator

$=$: equality operator

Remember to use proper notation when solving problems

Why It Works

The logarithmic form $y = \log_b x$ is derived from the definition of logarithms, which are the inverses of exponentials.

Remember

To convert from exponential to logarithmic form, use the structure: if $b^y = x$, then $y = \log_b x$.

Quick Reference

Exponential to Logarithmic Conversion:$b^y = x \Rightarrow y = \log_b x$

Understanding Exponential to Logarithmic Form

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Beginner

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Beginner Explanation

An exponential equation of the form $b^y = x$ asks "To what power must b be raised to obtain x?" The logarithmic form answers this directly: $y = \log_b x$.

Practice Problems

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Quick Quiz

Single Choice Quiz

Beginner

Convert $2^3 = 8$ to logarithmic form.

Real-World Problem

Question Exercise

Intermediate

Teenager Scenario

In a growing social media platform, if the number of followers doubles every month following $2^n = F$, where $n$ is the number of months and $F$ is the number of followers, express this in logarithmic form.

Thinking Challenge

Thinking Exercise

Intermediate

Think About This

Consider the equation $5^x = 125$. What is the value of $x$ in logarithmic form?

Challenge Quiz

Single Choice Quiz

Advanced

Convert $10^x = 1000$ to logarithmic form.

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