Equations - Logarithmic Equation

Logarithmic Equation

Definition: A logarithmic equation is an equation that involves a logarithm of a variable. The general form is:

\[ \log_{a} x = b \]

which means:

\[ x = a^b, \quad a > 0, a \neq 1, x > 0 \]

Key properties of logarithms:

  • \(\log_a (xy) = \log_a x + \log_a y\)
  • \(\log_a \left(\frac{x}{y}\right) = \log_a x - \log_a y\)
  • \(\log_a (x^n) = n \log_a x\)
  • \(\log_a a = 1\)
  • \(\log_a 1 = 0\)
  • Change of base formula: \(\log_a b = \frac{\log_c b}{\log_c a}\)
Logarithmic Equation
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