Lesson 2 Log In, Log Out Develop Understanding

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Find the answer to each logarithmic equation.

(Note: If the base of the log is missing, as in question 5, it is assumed to be base .)

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Write an exponential equation for the logarithmic equation provided.

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The diagram shows the graphs of , , and .

Graph of exponential functions h of x, g of x, and f of x with y-intercept of (0,1)x–5–5–5555y555101010151515000
  1. What point is shared by all three exponential functions?

  2. Why is this true?

  3. Draw a vertical line where . Label the point where each graph intersects the line. What do you notice?

  4. Graph the points for and .

  5. Sketch the graphs of and .

  6. Any exponential equation in the form of will contain the two points and .

The graphs of two different logarithmic equations are given. Use your answers from a–d to help you find the equation of each graph. Remember to include your base.

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logarithmic function with x-intercept of (1,0). x555101010y–4–4–4–2–2–2222444000

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What is the value of when ?

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What is the value of when ?

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What is the value of when ?

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What is the value of when ?

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What is the equation of the graph?

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logarithmic function with x-intercept of (1,0).x555101010y–2–2–2222444000

a.

What is the value of when ?

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What is the value of when ?

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What is the value of when ?

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What is the value of when ?

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What is the equation of this graph?

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Rewrite each expression. Answers should have only positive exponents.

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