Lesson 2 – Solving Logarithms

Learning Goals

• Determine, with technology, the approximate logarithm of a number to any base, including base 10.
• Make connections between related logarithmic and exponential equations and solve simple exponential equations by rewriting them in logarithmic form

Evaluating Logarithms

Watch the video on evaluating logarithms

Watch another video on the change of base formula!

Support Questions

1. Evaluate each of the following.

Solving logarithm equations

Example 2

Solution

Example 3

 Support Questions

1. Solve for x.

Example 4

Find the value of each of the following.

Solution

Success Criteria

I am able to:

• Determine, with technology, the approximate logarithm of a number to any base, including base 10.
• Make connections between related logarithmic and exponential equations and solve simple exponential equations by rewriting them in logarithmic form