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  1. 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 number?

  2. logarithms - What is the best way to calculate log without a calculator ...

    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 $\\log(25)$?

  3. What is the point of logarithms? How are they used? [closed]

    Logarithms are defined as the solutions to exponential equations and so are practically useful in any situation where one needs to solve such equations (such as finding how long it will take for a …

  4. Multiplying two logarithms (Solved) - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Apr 30, 2016 · I was wondering how one would multiply two logarithms together? Say, for example, that I had: $$\\log x·\\log 2x < 0$$ How would one solve this? And if it weren't possible, what would its …

  5. logarithms - Log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    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} = 1 & \text { …

  6. logarithms - How to type logarithmic functions into Desmos graphing ...

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

  7. 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 understanding, I would interpret …

  8. logarithms - Solving Logs different bases? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    I do not understand how $\\log_2(x) + \\log_4(x) = \\log_2({x^{3/2}})$ Where does $^{3/2}$ come from? Naming the rules and steps would be helpful.

  9. logarithms - Dividing logs with same base - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    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 ${\\log5} = 1.5$...

  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. $$ \log_9 { (xy)} = \frac {5} {2}$$ …