There are two strategies for solving logarithmic equations.  Today, you will find out how each can be used.

 

Resources

  • Notes: Part A
  • Notes: Part B

Assignment

  • p412 #1, 3-6, 8-10, *19-21

Things you should know how to do after today:

  • Use laws of logarithms to help you solve equations involving logarithms
  • Use the definition of a logarithm to help solve equations of the form:
  • Solve equations of the form:
  • Solve exponential equations using logarithms when:
    • there are different bases that are not powers of a common base
    • the variable is in the exponent
  • Use an exponential equation where the variable is in the exponent to model problems and solve using logarithms
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