Numbers and algebra

Logarithm

The exponent to which a positive base must be raised to produce a positive value.

Common notationlog_b(x) = y ⇔ bʸ = x

In one sentence

What does Logarithm mean?

The exponent to which a positive base must be raised to produce a positive value.

How it is written

log_b(x) = y ⇔ bʸ = x

A compact example

log₂(32)=5 because 2⁵=32.

Other names and search terms

log, inverse exponent.

Where this fits

When should you learn Logarithm?

The first encounter is not the final level. Many ideas begin visually, become computational in high school and become formal in college.

  1. 1Pre-high schoolUsually introduced
  2. 2High schoolGreater depth
  3. 3CollegeGreater depth
  4. 4AdvancedGreater depth
Typical subjects
  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
Know first
  • Basic arithmetic
What it unlocks
  • Equations
  • Functions
  • Precalculus

Clear answers

Questions about Logarithm

What does Logarithm mean in mathematics?

The exponent to which a positive base must be raised to produce a positive value.

How is Logarithm written?

A common notation is log_b(x) = y ⇔ bʸ = x.

What is an example of Logarithm?

log₂(32)=5 because 2⁵=32.

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