
logarithms - What is the best way to calculate log without a …
Aug 14, 2020 · As the title states, I need to be able to calculate logs (base $10$) on paper without a calculator. For example, how would I calculate $\\log(25)$?
Multiplying two logarithms (Solved) - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Apr 30, 2016 · I was wondering how one would multiply two logarithms together? Say, for example, that I had: $$\\log x·\\log 2x < 0$$ How would one solve this? And if it weren't …
logarithms - Dividing logs with same base - Mathematics Stack …
Problem $\\dfrac{\\log125}{\\log25} = 1.5$ From my understanding, if two logs have the same base in a division, then the constants can simply be divided i.e $125/25 = 5$ to result in …
logarithms - Log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack …
Jan 9, 2017 · For example, the following "proof" can be obtained if you're sloppy: \begin {align} e^ {\pi i} = -1 & \implies (e^ {\pi i})^2 = (-1)^2 & \text { (square both sides)}\\ & \implies e^ {2\pi i} = …
Natural log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Jan 10, 2021 · My teacher told me that the natural logarithm of a negative number does not exist, but $$\ln (-1)=\ln (e^ {i\pi})=i\pi$$ So, is it logical to have the natural logarithm of a negative …
logarithms - How to type logarithmic functions into Desmos …
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logarithms - Interpretation of log differences - Mathematics Stack …
Aug 19, 2013 · I have a very simple question. I am confused about the interpretation of log differences. Here a simple example: $$\\log(2)-\\log(1)=.3010$$ With my present …
logarithms - Is $\log0$ defined or not? - Mathematics Stack …
Nov 21, 2019 · This just depends on how the author decides to define the $\log$ function. Most authors leave $\log (0)$ undefined. You could define $\log (0)$ to be $-\infty$, but it's unclear …
logarithms - What is the difference between logarithmic decay vs ...
Nov 8, 2013 · "exponential decay" describes things that have a half-life and is a very common term. I'm not sure what "logarithmic decay" means, if anything.
logarithms - Units of a log of a physical quantity - Mathematics …
Nov 16, 2012 · The units remain the same, you are just scaling the axes. As an analogy, plotting a quantity on a polar chart doesn't change the quantities, it just 'warps' the display in some …