Real life applications
Math Problems
log properties
100

This two letter scale uses negative logarithm to measure hydrogen ion concentration, meaning a value of 3 is ten times acidic than a 4.

pH

100

log2(x)=5, find x. 

x=32


100

Express logb(bx) in simplest form

x

200

log is used to convert multiplication into addition and to measure surprise for what?

Entropy 

200

log2(x)=-3

x=1/8

200

The expression logb(m/n) can be rewritten as which property?

What is the difference of logarithms?

300

What is the Richter scale used for 

Find the intensity of the earthquake


300

log2(x-1)=4, find x.

x=17

300

Which property simplifies logb(mn)?

What is the power rule of logarithms?

400

By what scale are decibels measured in? 

A base 10 scale
400

log3(x2-5x+13)=2, find the solutions of x.

x=4, x=1

400

What does logb(1) simplify to?

0

500

If you invest $2,500 into an account that earns 6% annual interest compounded monthly, approximately how many years will it take for your investment to double?

11.58 years

500

(1/2)log4(-8x)+3=4, find x. 

x=-2

500

logb(1/x) can be rewritten as?

-logb(x)

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