Characteristics of Logarithmic Functions

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What is a logarithmic function?

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A logarithmic function is the inverse of an exponential function, typically expressed as y = log_b(x), where b is the base.

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What is the base of a logarithm?

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The base of a logarithm is the number that is raised to a power to obtain a given number. For example, in log_b(x), b is the base.

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What is the domain of the function f(x) = log_b(x)?

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The domain of f(x) = log_b(x) is x > 0.

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What is the range of the function f(x) = log_b(x)?

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The range of f(x) = log_b(x) is all real numbers (-∞, ∞).

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Describe the end behavior of the function y = log_b(x).

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As x approaches 0 from the right, y approaches -∞; as x approaches ∞, y approaches ∞.

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What is the inverse of the logarithmic function y = log_b(x)?

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The inverse is the exponential function x = b^y.

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How do you convert a logarithmic equation to an exponential equation?

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To convert log_b(x) = y to exponential form, rewrite it as b^y = x.

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What is the vertical asymptote of the function y = log_b(x)?

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The vertical asymptote is at x = 0.

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What is the relationship between logarithmic and exponential functions?

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Logarithmic functions are the inverses of exponential functions, meaning they undo each other.

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What is the value of log_b(b)?

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The value of log_b(b) is 1.