Solving and Rewriting Equations

Front

What is the definition of an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

Front

What is the difference between an exponential equation and a logarithmic equation?

Back

An exponential equation involves a variable in the exponent, while a logarithmic equation involves the logarithm of a variable.

Front

How do you rewrite an exponential equation in logarithmic form?

Back

Front

What is the base of a logarithm?

Back

The base of a logarithm is the number that is raised to a power to obtain a given number.

Front

Back

x = -1

Front

Back

Front

What is the natural logarithm?

Back

The natural logarithm is the logarithm to the base e, where e is approximately equal to 2.718.

Front

Back

x = -5.088.

Front

What is the definition of a logarithm?

Back

A logarithm is the power to which a base must be raised to produce a given number.