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Functions
The logarithmic function to the base a, where a > 0 and a 1
is defined:
Graphs of
inverse
functions are
reflected about
the line y = x
Transformation of functions apply
to log functions just like they apply
to all other functions so lets try a
couple.
up 2 f x log 10 x
f x 2 log 10 x
Reflect about x axis
f x log 10 x
left 1
f x log 10 x 1
Remember our natural base e?
We can use that base on a log.
check:
2 2x 1
3
7
log 2 2 1 3
8 2x 1 2
7 2x log 2 8 3
7
x This is true since 23 = 8
2
Acknowledgement
I wish to thank Shawna Haider from Salt Lake Community College, Utah
USA for her hard work in creating this PowerPoint.
www.slcc.edu
Stephen Corcoran
Head of Mathematics
St Stephens School Carramar
www.ststephens.wa.edu.au