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Logarithm

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Logarithm


The logarithm function represents the inverse function of the exponential function.


Definition:


    x = logb n   <=>   bx = n

Domain:

b and n have to be positive, real numbers and

b must be unequal 1


Denotation:

    x   Logarithm
    n   Number
    b   Base, Logarithm Base

in words: "x is the logarithm of n to the base b"


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