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  1. 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 $\\log(25)$?

  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 …

  3. 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} = …

  4. 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 …

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

    Jun 2, 2022 · Explore related questions logarithms graphing-functions See similar questions with these tags.

  6. logarithms - The difference between log and ln - Mathematics …

    Dec 5, 2023 · Before then, many books had tables of base-$10$ logarithms in an appendix. Suppose you wanted the logarithm of $123$ The table gave you logarithms of numbers …

  7. Why can the base of a logarithm not be negative? [duplicate]

    Sep 27, 2021 · So in most applications, we refuse to use negative bases. HOWEVER, just because the concept of "logarithm" isn't a function on the complex plane, does not mean that …

  8. logarithms - Properties of logs. Why does the log of a power, does …

    0 This question already has answers here: Proof of the power rule for logarithms (6 answers)

  9. 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 …

  10. logarithms - Solving logarithmic simultaneous equations

    Apr 5, 2017 · I've never encountered the following type of logarithmic simultaneous equations. I'm supposed to solve for x and y, but I just can't seem to figure it out. $$ \log_9 { (xy)} = \frac {5} …