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Logarithmic Functions

The document provides an overview of logarithmic functions, defining them as the inverse of exponential functions and detailing their properties, such as domain, range, and behavior. It includes illustrations and theorems related to logarithms, as well as applications in exponential growth and decay scenarios involving bacteria. Key properties discussed include the function's one-to-one nature and its asymptotic behavior.

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Logarithmic Functions

The document provides an overview of logarithmic functions, defining them as the inverse of exponential functions and detailing their properties, such as domain, range, and behavior. It includes illustrations and theorems related to logarithms, as well as applications in exponential growth and decay scenarios involving bacteria. Key properties discussed include the function's one-to-one nature and its asymptotic behavior.

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Logarithmic

Functions
GENERAL MATHEMATICS
Introduction
Definition 1.4.1. The logarithmic function with base , where
and is the inverse of the exponential function with base . It
is denoted by and it is defined by

for every and every real number .


Illustration 1.4.2 Find the exact value of the following:
Illustration 1.4.3. Solve for the indicated variable.
Domain of Logarithmic Function
The logarithmic function has been defined as the inverse of the exponential function .
That is,

Therefore, it follows that


Properties of Logarithmic
Function
1) The domain consists of all positive real numbers.
2) The range consists of all real numbers.
3) The function increases for and decreases for
4) It is a one-to-one function.
5) The intercept of the graph is 1. There is no intercept.
6) The y-axis is a vertical asymptote of the graph.
Graphs of Logarithmic Functions

𝑏> 1 0 <𝑏<1
1.5 Properties of Logarithms
Theorem 1.5.1. If , , and are positive real numbers with then,

i. for all real numbers


ii. If then , and if then
Illustration 1.5.3
1.5 Properties of Logarithms
Theorem 1.5.1. If , , and are positive real numbers with then,

i.

ii. for any real number


Applications: Exponential Growth and
Decay
1. Suppose is the number of bacteria present in a certain
culture in minutes and , where is constant.
a. If 5000 bacteria are present after 10 minutes, how many
were present initially?
b. After how many minutes will the bacteria be 10,000?
Applications: Exponential Growth and
Decay
2. A colony of bacteria increases according to the law of
exponential growth. If the number of bacteria doubles in 3
hours, find the function that give the number of bacteria
in the culture. How long will it take for the size of colony to
triple?

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