Converting from exponential form to logarithmic form
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Topic Notes
Logarithmic form
Logarithms are inverses of exponential functions. It tells us how many times we'll need to multiply a number in order to get another number. For example, if we multiply 2 four times, we'll carry out 2 x 2 x 2 x 2, which gives us 16. When asked how many times we'll need to multiply 2 in order to get 16, the answer is logarithm 4.
Exponential form
Although this lesson is on the logarithmic form, since logarithms are the inverses of exponential functions, we'll also have to quickly review the exponential form. Exponents is when a number is raised to a certain power that tells you how many times to repeat the multiplication of a number by itself. For example, when you see 24, you'll have to take 2 and multiply it by itself 4 times. That means you'll get a final answer of 16.
Exponential form to logarithmic form
So how do we switch from the exponential form that we're more familiar with, to the logarithmic form? The conversion is actually pretty simple and is summarized in this definition below:
When you've got an equation in the exponential form of bE=N, how do we write the equation in logarithmic form? In order to convert it to logarithmic form, you'll have to first pay attention to the base. The b is the base in bE=N. This base will be the same as the base in the equation's logarithmic form, and will be denoted by the little b beside log as shown in the definition above. Then, the E and N changes sides so that the E now goes on to the right side of the equation in a logarithm, and the N goes to the left side. And there you have it! By rearranging the components of an exponential form equation around, you'll be able to get to convert to logarithmic form.
Practice problems
Question 1:
Convert from exponential to logarithmic form:
23=8
Solution:
We currently have an equation in the form of: bE=N
In order to convert it into the logbN=E form, we'll use the definition above. This question's base is 2, so we'll put that beside log as a small 2 on the left side of the new logarithm. Then, we'll switch the 3 and the 8 to the opposite side of where they originally were. This means we'll get the final answer of:
log28=3
Question 2:
Convert exponential to log form:
10−2=1001
Solution:
Once again, we've got an equation in the form of: bE=N
Convert it to this form: logbN=E. We'll get:
log101001=−2
Question 3:
Convert from exponential form to logarithmic form:
a47=4a7
Solution:
Convert the equation that we have in its current bE=N form to logbN=E through rearranging the components around. You'll get:
loga4a7=47
Next up, you'll learn how to use the richter scale, the ph scale, and the db scale. These are all logarithmic scales and after learning this lesson, you'll understand what logarithms are and the magnitude of the numbers they represent.
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