54 Answered Questions for the topic Logs

05/20/20

Use logs and exponents to solve application problem

If 100 dollars is invested into an account making 3 percent annual interest compounded monthly. How long until the account contains 135 dollars? Round to the nearest tenth of a year.

05/20/20

Logs in equivalent forms including proof

Prove logxxy -2logxy = 1 - logxy 

05/20/20

Logs in equivalent forms including proof

Combine log3x - 4logx + logy into one logarithm and simplify. Assume all variable are positive.
Logs Logarithm

09/30/18

How do I condense log - log + log

I understand the rules of logarithms but am confused as to what order to go about condensing this 

07/18/18

Expand the expression log(z^3/sq. rt. x^5y). Each logarithm should involve only one variable and should not have any radicals or exponents.

Please Use properties of logarithms to expand the expression. log(z^3/sq. rt. x^5y)Each logarithm should involve only one variable and should not have any radicals or exponents.You may assume that... more
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04/21/18

How do you solve this problem log little 4 big 4 radical 5x

log little 4 big 4 radical 5x
Logs

04/04/18

a rock has a half life of 2.3 billion years, 40% element and 60% lead, how old is the rock

A certain element has a half life given in cell B3, meaning that in that number of years, half of the element has turned to lead. You find a rock with the percent of the element and percent of lead... more

03/08/18

Solving Log2(2x)+log2(x+2)>log2(16) algebraically

Solving Log2(2x)+log2(x+2)>log2(16) algebraically
Logs Maths

12/24/17

sin theta tan^2 theta (2sin theta + 3) + tan^2 theta = 0

logs edexcel c2 iygb paper z question 6

Solve the following

1.find the value of Of each of the following, giving your answer an integerLog64+Log692.Let Log3P=6 and Log3Q=7Find Log3(P/Q) By expanding the logarithm 3.Solve the equations below using exponents... more

11/05/17

Twice a first number decreased by a second number is 6. The first number increased by four times the second number is 39. Find the numbers

Twice a first number decreased by a second number is 6. The first number increased by four times the second number is 39. Find the numbers

Some logarithms. Falling behind and not really sure how it works completely.

So, in all, I'm really just asking how I would use log in general. (Please answer in a 'for dummies' format please! :) Not exactly the best with the vocabulary!) Due to some research, I've learned... more
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08/02/16

In this question each stage of your working must be shown and must not contain a logarithm. Simplify 1/2 log2 36+ 2 log2 8 - log2 24.

In this question each stage of your working must be shown and must not contain a logarithm.Simplify 1/2 log2 36+ 2 log2 8 - log2 24.
Logs

07/20/16

Logarithms, what am I doing wrong ?

If logx=5 , logy=2 and log z= 3 , find the value of log [ (xy^3)/(z) ]?   I substituted the numbers inside the brackets then condensed it. I got an answer of 10. But the right answer is 8... more
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07/18/16

Graphing a logarithmlog

y=(log3X) -1    When finding the table of values, I removed the brackets and did 3y =x-1 but ended up with a different set then the one in my book.    Also , if I were to convert y=3^x+1 , its... more
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07/17/16

Really need help understanding this log equation

Hello, Im trying to solve for x. Its been days now I try to understand but I cant seem to. I understand how to solve for x for my other problems but this one is just really tough for me. So it says... more
Logs

07/16/16

Logs, solving for x

(x+3) loga a^x = x        Sorry that its small. 
Logs

07/16/16

How do I express this as a single logarihm (condense) ?

1/2Log(x) + 3/2Log(2y) — log(x2y)    Can you please show me steps? I tried at least five times and the book says the answer is with a square root but I dont know how to get there.    The first... more
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07/15/16

Graphing logs

Hi, Im confused by the brackets in this log so Im not sure how to graph it.    y=[ (log3(x)] -1 
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07/15/16

Solving for x in logs with different bases

Hi, Im trying to solve for x for Ln(x)—log(x)=1    The first thing I did was use change of base property. After this is where Im totally confused on solving. 
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07/15/16

Expanding logs

Hi, I just want to know if if my answer is correct.    log n√(100x3/ym)    * Instead of it being squared, its an n. Also (100x3/ym) is under one big root*   The answer I got is :    n+... more

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