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Describe and evaluate simple numeric logarithms (Part I).
The core standards covered in this lesson
F.LE.A.4 — For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab<sup>ct</sup> = d where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology.
The foundational standards covered in this lesson
N.RN.A.1 — Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents. For example, we define 5<sup>1/3</sup> to be the cube root of 5 because we want (5<sup>1/3</sup>)³ = 5(<sup>1/3</sup>)³ to hold, so (5<sup>1/3</sup>)³ must equal 5.
N.RN.A.2 — Rewrite expressions involving radicals and rational exponents using the properties of exponents.
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A colony of bacteria starts with 5 cells and grows so that it doubles in size every hour. How long will it be until there are 160 bacteria? How long will it be until there are 1,000 bacteria?
Take a guess at what these statements are saying:
$${{{power}}_2(8){=3}}$$
$${{{power}}_2(32)=5}$$
$${{{power}}_3(9)=2}$$
$${{{power}}_3{(81)=4}}$$
$${{{power}}_5(25)=2}$$
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Introducing Logs by Kate Nowak is made available on Function of Time under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Accessed Feb. 22, 2018, 4:30 p.m..
What are possible value(s) for $$x$$ and $$y$$ that will make the statement true?
$$\mathrm{log}_x1=y$$
$$\mathrm{log}_xx=y$$
$$\mathrm{log}_x0=y$$
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5-10 minutes
Why is it necessary to specify that $${0<b<1}$$ and $${b>1}$$ are valid values for the base $$b$$ in the expression $$\mathrm{log}_b(x)$$?
Algebra II > Module 3 > Topic B > Lesson 8 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..
Evaluate the following logarithms:
$${\mathrm{log}_3(81)}$$
$${\mathrm{log}_{11}(1)}$$
$${\mathrm{log}_9(9)}$$
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Describe and evaluate simple numeric logarithms (Part II).
Topic A: Modeling with and Interpreting Exponential Functions
Identify, model, and analyze geometric sequences.
Standards
F.IF.A.3F.IF.B.5F.LE.A.2
Analyze and construct exponential functions that model contexts.
F.IF.B.4F.IF.C.8.BF.LE.A.2
Write and change the form of exponential functions that model compounding interest.
F.BF.A.1.AF.LE.B.5
Define and use $$e$$ in continuous compounding situations.
A.SSE.B.3.CF.BF.A.1.A
Describe the derivation of the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series and use it to solve problems.
A.SSE.B.4
Find the sum of an infinite geometric series.
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Topic B: Definition and Meaning of Logarithms
F.LE.A.4
Describe logarithms as the inverse of exponential functions and graph logarithmic functions.
F.BF.B.3F.BF.B.4.BF.BF.B.4.CF.BF.B.5F.IF.C.7.E
Evaluate common and natural logs using tables, graphs, and calculators.
F.BF.B.4.CF.LE.A.4
Understand and apply the change of base property to evaluate logarithms.
Develop and use the product and quotient properties of logarithms to write equivalent expressions.
Develop and use the power property of logarithms to write equivalent expressions.
F.BF.B.4.BF.LE.A.4
Solve equations with logarithms.
Use logarithms to solve exponential modeling problems (Part I).
A.SSE.A.1.BF.LE.A.4
Use logarithms to solve exponential modeling problems (Part II).
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