chapter 2 functions and graphs section 6 logarithmic functions
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Chapter 2
Functions and Graphs
Section 6
Logarithmic Functions
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Learning Objectives for Section 2.6 Logarithmic Functions
The student will be able to use and apply inverse functions.
The student will be able to use and apply logarithmic functions and properties of logarithmic functions.
The student will be able to evaluate logarithms. The student will be able to solve applications involving
logarithms.
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Logarithmic Functions
In this section, another type of function will be studied called the logarithmic function. There is a close connection between a logarithmic function and an exponential function. We will see that the logarithmic function and exponential functions are inverse functions. We will study the concept of inverse functions as a prerequisite for our study of logarithmic function.
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One to One Functions
We wish to define an inverse of a function. Before we do so, it is necessary to discuss the topic of one to one functions.
First of all, only certain functions are one to one.
Definition: A function f is said to be one-to-one if each range value corresponds to exactly one domain value.
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Graph of One to One Function
This is the graph of a one-to-one function. Notice that if we choose two different x values, the corresponding y values are different. Here, we see that if x = 0, then y = 1, and if x = 1, then y is about 2.8.Now, choose any other pair of x values. Do you see that the corresponding y values will always be different?
0
1
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-1 0 1 2
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Horizontal Line Test
Recall that for an equation to be a function, its graph must pass the vertical line test. That is, a vertical line that sweeps across the graph of a function from left to right will intersect the graph only once at each x value.
There is a similar geometric test to determine if a function is one to one. It is called the horizontal line test. Any horizontal line drawn through the graph of a one to one function will cross the graph only once. If a horizontal line crosses a graph more than once, then the function that is graphed is not one to one.
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Which Functions Are One to One?
-30
-20
-10
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40
-4 -2 0 2 40
2
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12
-4 -2 0 2 4
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Definition of Inverse Function
If f is a one-to-one function, then the inverse of f is the function formed by interchanging the independent and dependent variable for f. Thus, if (a, b) is a point on the graph of f, then (b, a) is a point on the graph of the inverse of f.
Note: If a function is not one-to-one (fails the horizontal line test) then f does not have an inverse.
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Logarithmic Functions
The logarithmic function with base two is defined to be the inverse of the one to one exponential function
Notice that the exponential function
is one to one and therefore has an inverse. 0
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-4 -2 0 2 4
graph of y = 2 (̂x)
approaches the negative x-axis as x gets large
passes through (0,1)
2xy
2xy
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Inverse of an Exponential Function
Start with Now, interchange x and y coordinates:
There are no algebraic techniques that can be used to solve for y, so we simply call this function y the logarithmic function with base 2. The definition of this new function is:
if and only if
2xy
2yx
2log x y 2yx
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Logarithmic Function
The inverse of an exponential function is called a logarithmic function. For b > 0 and b 1,
y logb
x x 2b
The log to the base b of x is the exponent to which b must be raised to obtain x. The domain of the logarithmic function is the set of all positive real numbers and the range of the logarithmic function is the set of all real numbers.
is equivalent to
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Logarithmic Function
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Graph, Domain, Range of Logarithmic Functions
The domain of the logarithmic function y = log2x is the same as the range of the exponential function y = 2x. Why?
The range of the logarithmic function is the same as the domain of the exponential function (Again, why?)
Another fact: If one graphs any one to one function and its inverse on the same grid, the two graphs will always be symmetric with respect to the line y = x.
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Logarithmic-Exponential Conversions
Study the examples below. You should be able to convert a logarithmic into an exponential expression and vice versa. 1.
2.
3.
4.
4log (16) 4 16 2xx x
3125 5 5log 125 3
1
281
181 9 81 9 log 9
2
33 3 33
1 1log ( ) log ( ) log (3 ) 3
27 3
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Solving Equations
Using the definition of a logarithm, you can solve equations involving logarithms. Examples:
3 3 3log (1000) 3 1000 10 10b b b b
56log 5 6 7776x x x
In each of the above, we converted from log form to exponential form and solved the resulting equation.
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Properties of Logarithms
If b, M, and N are positive real numbers, b 1, and p and x are real numbers, then
5. logb
MN logb
M logb
N
6. logb
M
Nlog
bM log
bN
7. logb
M p p logb
M
8. logb
M logb
N iff M N
1. logb(1) 0
2. logb(b) 1
3. logbbx x
4. blogb x x
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Solving Logarithmic Equations
Solve for x: log
4x 6 log
4x 6 3
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Solving Logarithmic Equations
Solve for x:
Product rule
Special product
Definition of log
x can be +10 onlyWhy?
4 4
4
24
3 2
2
2
log ( 6) log ( 6) 3
log ( 6)( 6) 3
log 36 3
4 36
64 36
100
10
10
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Another Example
Solve: log log 10,000 x
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Another Example
Solve:
Quotient rule
Simplify
(divide out common factor π)
Rewrite
Property of logarithms
log log 10,000 x
log
10,000x
log1
10,000
x
log10
10 4 x
4 x
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Common Logs and Natural Logs
Common log Natural log
10log logx x ln( ) logex x
2.7181828e If no base is indicated, the logarithm is assumed to be base 10.
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Solving a Logarithmic Equation
Solve for x. Obtain the exact solution of this equation in terms of e (2.71828…)
ln (x + 1) – ln x = 1
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Solving a Logarithmic Equation
Solve for x. Obtain the exact solution of this equation in terms of e (2.71828…)
Quotient property of logsDefinition of (natural log)Multiply both sides by x Collect x terms on left sideFactor out common factorSolve for x
ln (x + 1) – ln x = 1
1ln 1
x
x
ex = x + 1ex - x = 1x(e - 1) = 1
1
1x
e
x
xe
11
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Application
How long will it take money to double if compounded monthly at 4% interest?
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Application
How long will it take money to double if compounded monthly at 4% interest?
Compound interest formula
Replace A by 2P (double the amount)
Substitute values for r and m
Divide both sides by P
Take ln of both sides
Property of logarithms
Solve for t and evaluate expression
A P 1r
m
mt
2P P 10.04
12
12t
2 (1.003333...)12t
ln2 ln (1.003333...)12t ln2 12t ln(1.00333...)
t ln2
12ln(1.00333...)17.3619.28
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Logarithmic Regression
Among increasing functions, the logarithmic functions with bases b > 1 increase much more slowly for large values of x than either exponential or polynomial functions. When a visual inspection of the plot of a data set indicates a slowly increasing function, a logarithmic function often provides a good model. We use logarithmic regression on a graphing calculator to find the function of the form y = a + b*ln(x) that best fits the data.
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Example of Logarithmic Regression
A cordless screwdriver is sold through a national chain of discount stores. A marketing company established the following price-demand table, where x is the number of screwdrivers people are willing to buy each month at a price of p dollars per screwdriver.
x p = D(x)
1,000 912,000 733,000 644,000 565,000 53
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Example of Logarithmic Regression
To find the logarithmic regression equation, enter the data into lists on your calculator, as shown below.
Then choose LnReg from the statistics menu. This means that the regression equation is y = 256.4659 - 24.038 ln x