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  1. Why roots aren't the inverse of exponentiation but logarithms?

    May 27, 2024 · Why roots aren't the inverse of exponentiation but logarithms? Ask Question Asked 1 year, 8 months ago Modified 1 year, 8 months ago

  2. When do we use common logarithms and when do we use natural …

    May 14, 2021 · 3 Currently, in my math class, we are learning about logarithms. I understand that the common logarithm has a base of 10 and the natural has a base of e. But, when do we use them? For …

  3. What algorithm is used by computers to calculate logarithms?

    The GNU C library, for example, uses a call to the fyl2x() assembler instruction, which means that logarithms are calculated directly from the hardware. So the question is: what algorithm is used by …

  4. Why are logarithms not defined for 0 and negatives?

    I think only some logarithms (e.g log to the base $10$) aren't defined for $0$ and negative numbers, is that right? I'm confused because on all the websites I've seen they say "logs are not defined for $0$ …

  5. Easy way to compute logarithms without a calculator?

    Feb 14, 2016 · I would need to be able to compute logarithms without using a calculator, just on paper. The result should be a fraction so it is the most accurate. For example I have seen this in math class …

  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. Newest 'logarithms' Questions - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Feb 13, 2026 · contest-math logarithms sequences-and-series convergence-divergence logarithms divergent-series complex-analysis logarithms exponentiation ordinary-differential-equations …

  8. 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 …

  9. Logarithms with negative bases for real numbers

    Oct 29, 2021 · It is in that scenario that I have always only understood logarithms as defined for positive numbers, although there seems to be solutions for negative bases. My apologies if that wasn't clear.

  10. 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 { …