thornluke said:
Infinitum said:Read the bolded statements carefully.
thornluke said:OH NO! What is IB HL Maths doing to me
Thanks!
HallsofIvy said:
A logarithmic function is a mathematical function that is defined as the inverse of an exponential function. It is written in the form of y = logb(x), where b is the base and x is the input value.
To solve an equation with a logarithmic function, you need to use the properties of logarithms to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. This may involve using the power rule, product rule, quotient rule, or change of base formula.
Solving an equation with integers means finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true when only whole numbers (positive, negative, or zero) are used.
To solve this equation, you first need to distribute the 3 on the left side, which gives you 18x - 3 = 1 + 4/6x. Then, you can combine like terms and move all the terms with x to one side of the equation. Finally, you can use the properties of logarithms to isolate the x variable and solve for its value.
Yes, you can use a calculator to solve equations with logarithmic functions. Most scientific calculators have a log key that allows you to input the base and the argument, and it will give you the logarithm value. However, it is important to understand the steps and properties used to solve the equation manually before relying on a calculator.