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  1. logarithms - What is the best way to calculate log without a calculator ...

    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 $\\log(25)$?

  2. 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 number?

  3. logarithms - Log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    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} = 1 & \text { …

  4. What is the point of logarithms? How are they used? [closed]

    Logarithms are defined as the solutions to exponential equations and so are practically useful in any situation where one needs to solve such equations (such as finding how long it will take for a …

  5. logarithms - How to type logarithmic functions into Desmos graphing ...

    Jun 2, 2022 · Does anyone know how to type logarithmic functions into Desmos graphing calculator (https://www.desmos.com/calculator) ? I need to type a function, in which y equals ...

  6. logarithms - Dividing logs with same base - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    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 ${\\log5} = 1.5$...

  7. 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 understanding, I would interpret …

  8. logarithms - How is $\ln$ pronounced by English speakers?

    Jun 28, 2017 · I have always heard an expression like $\\ln (x^2)$ pronounced aloud as "ell-enn ex squared". That is, the name of the function $\\ln$ is read aloud as a two-letter abbreviation. However, …

  9. logarithms - Is $\log0$ defined or not? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    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 that this is helpful.

  10. logarithms - How do I find the base when Log is given - Mathematics ...

    I've slaved over the Wikipedia page for logarithms, but I just don't get the mathematical notations. If someone could let me know the steps to find $b$ in plain english, I'd be eternally grateful!