Logarithmic Functions
=< 8.1 Meaning of Logarithms
=< 8.2 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
S< 8.3 Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations
2< 8.4 Applications of Logarithms
History of Logarithm Tables and Slide Rules
Understand the defiition und properties of logarithms (including
the change of base)
Understand the properties of logarithmic functions an their graphs.
Solve exponential equations and logarithmic equations.
Apply logarithmic functions to solve different Kinds of real-life
problems,
Recognize the development of the concepts of logarithms.
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aAn earthquake of magnitude 9.0 on the Richter scale occurred in the north-eastern part
of Japan on 1] March, 2011. It triggered a massive tsunami which caused the Fukushima
nuclear disaster, It was the largest earthquake recorded in Japan, In 1923, another
earthquake of magnitude 8.3 on the Richter seale occurred in Japan, The table below
shows some information about these (wo earthquakes:
Great Kant5 Earthquake | Great East Japan Earthguake
Date | September, 1923 1 March, 2011
Magnitude on the Richter scale 83 | 9.0
Duration of the earthquake | Around 4to 10 minutes | Around 5 10 6 minutes
Number of deaths > 100 000) > 15 000%
(Th deaths were mainly ase by the tom.)
We can measure the amplitude (A units) of seismic waves produced by an
earthquake and its logarithms (expressed in terms of log) to calculate
the magnitude (M) of the earthquake on the Richter scale. In this chapter, we wil ke
out of ort
Q&A
The magnitude (4) on the Richter scale is given by M
where K is a constant. This formula ean be converted into
i mathematica notion,
un he
log + K,
en
According to A= 10", how many times was the amplitude of the Great
Bast Japan Barthguake as large as that of the Great Kanto Earthquake?
(Give the answer correct to the nearest integer.)
tsunami eK Great Kanto Earthquake MRA Grest Fact Japan Earthquake 28 KRLogarithmic Functions |
O anda # 1
If we change the subject of x = a’ to y, then y can be written as log,
called the logarithm of x with base a.
Ix =a then y = logax.
o=3?
2 is the logarithm of 9 with base 3, ie. 2 = logs9.
Conversely, the above relation is also true.
eg.
If y = loge, then x = a
The following are some examples of the conversion between the
‘exponential form x = a? and the logarithmic form y = tog...
Txponeniiatjorm | Togeritie Exponential form Logarithmic form
~ Za +
0= logst xed y= lon
logy 10 000 t___+
at
2= lett
= en
= los 3p
logarichm 34EDD cms
If-x = 10, then y = logiox. We call a logarithm of x with base 10 the
common logarithm of x. logy: can be simply written as log.
Note: When a > 0, % 1 and.x > 0, log,x is meaningful
eg. log-s5, log) 7 and log; (—3) are meaningless.
‘Complete the following tables.
Logarithmic fal | Logarithmic
‘form ‘form
O= tog;
2 = logy81
L
tosis
15 = logan
[Find tne value ofa logarithm trom its dstinion|
Find the value of each of the following logarithms.
(@) log8 (b) lossdy (€) loga73
Solution
Find the value ofeach ofthe following logarithms.
(@ toni (©) ogss5 (6) los}?
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[Find the unknown ina logaritim from is dentin)
FED Pe oe vate tine fe ving
{a) logs =3 (©) loge 10}
Solution @
(b)
= 10 or 10 (rejected) “Te Base of logarithm eanot he
- negative.
=P instant Drill
Find the value of x in each of the following,
{a) loss (©) 109,16 = 4
coum
2) Properties of Logarithms
Let a > 0 and a + 1, According to the definition, if y
then x = logsy. When we replace y by a" in x = logey, we have
loga’ = x
Substituting x = 0 and x = 1 into log, a‘ = x respectively, we have
log, 1 = 0. «®t
logua = 1
In fact, for any x, » > 0, we have some more properties of logarithms as
follows
a)
m» (2)
logexy = log.x + logey
Joss = log, — logey
| Toga! = klog,x, where & is any real number (3)HEED cms
a @ loass*=
Gi) toget = 0
(i) togs8 = 1
(iv) logs(2 ¥ 5)=logs2 + logsS ——< leayay= lear + ony
(W) log: 3 = logs 3 — logs7 loge — ley
(wi) Logs?
logs? 4 ogat!= heat
Objective: To prove the properties (1), (2) and (3) of logarithms
1 Then x= a and y =
Let logo = p and loge,
1. wade
x» 1
Togaxy =
logaxy = log, ( )+ log )
loge =p
logat = kloza( )
Besides the properties of logarithms discussed before, we also have the
formula for change of base”. This formula can convert 4 logaritiun with
base a to another logarithm with base b.togethers Functions QS
Let a, b>
id a, b # 1, For any x > 0,
Formula for change of base
Joan
logex = $e + Pro:
Let logy = pand logs
[Use the properties oflogaritams to find the values of expressions]
FRR Bon te et ot entre atoning
{a) log2 + log0.5
{b) log: 6 — logs 48
leas
(©) ope
Solution (a) log? + log 0.5 = log(2 x 0.5)
= log]
0
(b) log26 — log: 48 = loss ay
+ ops! = 2
logiS __loges
pais = 85
Joni5
Floss toga = bloga
Smpimstant rt
Find the value of each of the following.
(a) log3 + oxs2 —(b) loz9 ~ log90 (ey EES
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Dos and Don'ts
In Example 3, the following mistakes should be avoided inealelation.
Coneet Tacorect
° - mT Tou + kg 0.3 = Wow Wlog0)
heel Ipelis=lael X05] (i) 1og2 + log 0.5 = log(2 + 0.5)
tb) = he= Set
Ioge6 —logs48 = ops $ |. Hats — Nome = cas
(0) 0606 ~ 1g 48 = len(6~ 48)
© wens wees 5
Taatts ~ TS
toms" Joga 5* = (logs 5)"
[simpity logarithmic expressions with variables]
FRR Sines te rotowiagexresion, were a 21 > 0
and a,a,9 #1
toe? — lope}
ON ae
(B) (log.yX(log,°)
Soiwion (a) EB
foga” — loge} _ logex® ~ logos
logax™
Dlogaie ~ (-1logex
Flogax
Biogas
tiog.x
Hogs:
(B) (log.yi(log,x°) = (ogsy3 logy)
~ (REX)
3
(0) gare’ ©
plify the following expressions, where a, x,y > Oanda,x,y #1
sowed
logy Vx
pres logy
in tems of loge
M88 tere
Teena weer
ae
foe ad fog
1.
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Note: In Example 4(b), when we use the formula for change of base, it
is not necessary to use 10 as the base, If other positive numbers not
equal to | (e.g. 2 oF 3) are used as the base, the same result will be
obtained.
[Use variables o express he logarithm of a number]
PRR net = eaten = expt own inom
of aand b,
(@) logis,
() loss
(6) log:03
, 7 . Key
Solution) log 18 =tog(2 x 3°) ra visa pastoral
log? + log?
log2 + 21033
a+2
= log X10
(b) tog 15 = tog 3510
Jog3 + log 10 ~ log?
btlna + topea
(©) 10g20.3 = ery
= Pip
= Toad
= '083 ~ lo 10
= eg?
Let log? = @ and log7 = b. Express the following in terms of a and 6,
{a) log28 (b) 1080.35 (©) los yy naBERD cores
Finding the Values of Logarithms Using a
Calculator
We can use the (fa) key of a calculator to find the values of logarithms
with base 10 (ie. common logarithms)
[Fing the values of logarithms using @ calculator]
‘Use a ealelator to find the value of each of the following,
u correct to 3 significant figures.
(a) 10g 76.2 (b) Io
=} calculator
Keying sequences:
Solution (@) 1076.2 = 1.88, cor. to 3 sig. Js. oe
&) COCO IL
(b) tory = =0.667, cor. to 3 sig. ig 10 0B
Use a ealeulator to find the value of each of the following, correct to
3 significant figures.
{@) 1020.27 {b) loz 7
Se
For logarithms with base not equal to 10 (eg. logs 4 und logy 7), we can
use the formula lon = THB for change of base and take b = 10. Then
the (og) key of a calculator can be used.
[Find the values oflogaritims with base not equal to 10 using @ calculator]
FED es cnet te ae of ech fe aon
correct to 3 decimal places.
(@) loss (©) Joes? (©) tox}
Solution (a) Jog;4 = ae Calculator
Keying secenees:
= 1262, cor. to 3 dp. Cee
sess (a) (on) 4 Jom)
= ©) 7) oe
(0) logo? = 55 eye
= 0.886, cor. to 3d.p. Bea
tog
(©) lose} = opt
208, cor. to 3 dp.Logethric Futons SE
Use a calculator to find the value of each of the following, correct to
3 decimal places.
(2) lozs9 ©) Io236 (©) loz} 12
Em»
Note: In general, we can also use a ealeulator to find the unknown in a
logarithm.
logsx = 1.262
ee teers 1262
x
Keying soouence:
4.00, cor. to 3 sig. fig 35) 126 (BD)
1. Which of the following can be the value of a such that log, 10 is meaningful?
2 Without using a calculator, match the following.
1 3*= 2, thenx= ° +2
Wlogsx = 3, then x= * +2
log l= *
log, 49 =
logs4 + logs5 = *
logs42 — loge? = * 0
logit .
logs 27 a
3. Simplify the following expressions, where x > 0 and.x * 1
9) SES @) logs? ~ 2togx © fee (2) (logsxtog.3)
4. Let og} = a and log4 = b. Express the following in terms ofa and b
(@) tog12() ton} (©) op120—) togaBED owes
x
Exercise Objective Level) Level 2 Formulae Station
Comeraon Between exorena mane lgarttme yg x= 2, then y= logs
Evaluate loganthms or logartnmic expression. a
Fn the uninown value in alogarthm. 4 a
‘Simply logarithmic expressions with varabies. 8 18.19
Use variables t express lagartthms ot logartheie a0 |eoee
expressions,
Use the properties oflogarthme to exprass the reation ”
between two variables.
er
Convert each of the following expressions
to logarithmic form,
(@ 25<5 wees | far Mond’
>
(e) 10°
on)
(9) 497 =7 7
2. Convert each of the following expressions into exponential form
(a) 2 = Iog39 (b) 5= 09:32 (e) “1 = 090.1 (@) 1=Iog,5
(@) loss64=3 (flow =0 (9) tows? =f Ch) to
3. Without using a calculator, find the values of the following logarithms.
(2) logs27 = S201 (b) log 36 (©) 1og10.000 (A) logia
(e) tom? ) loys (9) loa (hy os
4. In each of the following, find the value of x.
(@) loge
(@) lozsx = 6 (b) lossx=4$ (0) logs:
‘= barwle2
(©) lo t6=2 — f) lox.7
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Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 5-7]
8. (a) logs2 + loge = Sane id (©) loan $ + lo
(©) 10950 + los? (4) og4 + 1082.8
(0) 109518 + lope (9) 2p + bosch
6. (a) log:6 — log23 = tomple 3) (b) logs 45 — log, 5
(c) lop 400 — log4 (a) log? — log 70
(©) 1025375 — lozs3 (9) logs6 ~ Jog224
tog tog27 togs216
7 (0) jogo meee) ky (0) fe
towed log: 64 Jog 10
(2) joa4286 (9) joss6 9) fows0t
8. Simplify the following expressions, where x > 0 and.x # 1
log? lossx .
@ (2 (e) og? — Stogx
(0) Jog. $ + logae (e) (logx)(log.10) (1) (logsx)(loge3)
©. If log2 = a, express the following in terms of a
(0) loos (©) oe} {e) toed
(€) 10920 (6) loas (9) logs10
10. If 1og2 = m and log3 = n, express the Following in terms of m und
(@) loa} (b) logs (©) logs3 (a) logs4
Use a calculator to find the values of the following, correct to 3 significant figures.
[Nos. 11-12]
At, (a) log 24 = Ganplee (b) log3 000 {e) log 0.05
(A) lov ghey (e) log v485 () loa(ig)
42. (a) lons5 =towie? (b) logs? (©) loa () fons.20BED cms
13, Without using a calculator, state which part is wrong in each of the
following calculations and find the correct answer.
a) 23100
= box0"
= eee
og 10)?
(©) logs 16 ~ love (@) 0353 + logs9
= logs (16 ~ 8) = (lozs3Xl0g39)
= logs x2
3
x
14, (0) Show thst agar = liz, where x > Dan as # 1
(b) Given that 1og36 561 = 8, use the result of (a) to find the value of loge ss 3.
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 1517]
15. @)
}
16. @)
©
(e)
@
7. @)
te)
e
logs
log ¥1007
logv0 — log v2
lop(2 +57) — log st
log IS + logs — log 12
logy? + loss 40 = loz,
fog 14 — tog2
Tog
loss
Wo 3
log VR
ogi 6
(&)
@)
)
@
o
(O}
©)
()
o
logs ¥27
log, V27 + loge v3
togs2? + Hogs
Slog’ + 2log — log 6
logs 2 ~ logs 6 ~ logs
log2vF
Jog3 + 2iog2
log, 10)(1oz6)
)(logs1 000)18,
19.
20.
a.
22.
23.
24.
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Simplify the following expressions, where x > 0 and.x #1
loga* ~ 2logx
eax”
@
(a eloe=
Test
logs v
@) osx
tons
0) aad + boner
log + logs —
oe () 2iogex ~ log
oy (oeedowe
(ozs:
Simplify the following expressions, where a, x,y > O and a,x, #1
logax?
(@)
Siegal
Moa! + Hones
) Toast
If log2 = p and logs
(a) ox 12
(A) logs v3
Ir log
(a) ozs
= wand logs
(4) ops 25)
‘= Senplet(b)
(oy Pel + aa?
ope Ja Wet
(6) (ox, 1oa,9°) © Wee
4, express the following in terms of p and q.
(b) lo260 (ce) log,8
©) we Won es
+, express the following in terms of a and b.
(b) low 135 (©) loev75.
(e) 108306 ©) 1083;
If loge = a and logy = b, express the following in terms of a and b, where x, y > 0 and
not
(a) log(10xy)
(a) tog
In each ofthe following, exp
(@) logx = 2bogy
(0) Logr = 2+ togy
(b) Joe (©) toate? Jy)
(@) os. 5 loge ¥2
ss x in terms of y.
(b) Logix) =
(©) logy = logx= 1
(@) logsx — logsy () loge(x — 29)
Use @ calculator to find the value of x in each of the following. correct to 3 significant
figures,
(@) lope = 0.47
(A) loxsx = 2.6
(b) lope = =1.35
(©) lopx =
(©) logis = 09
logeHEED cms
0), there is one (and only one) “ins! Pace
corresponding value of y. Hence, y is a funetion of x. y = logox Is called + ty tis fnetion, » is a dependent
a logarithmic function with base 2. In general, vlad an Independent
let x and y be variables, a be a constant, where a > Q and a #1
‘Then y = log,.* is called a logarithmic function wit
activity
Use software (2.8. GeoGebr
Graphmaticn or Winplot)
plot the geaphs of y= logex for
Adferent values ofa (wtere > 1)
fon the same screen. Then observe
their properties such as he shapes,
seintercpes, te
base a.
Note: The domains of logarithmic functions are all positive real numbers.
By the above (able, the graph of y = logsx can be obtained as follows:
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From the above figure, we can observe some properties of the graph of y = logs x.
Property of the graph Value of x and the corresponding value of y
(a) | The graph does not cut the y-
the right of the y
is. It lies on | The domain of the function is all positive real
xis. numbers, ie. > 0. The valve of y ean be any real
umber.
(b) | The graph cuts the x-axis at the point (1,0). | When 1, the graph lies above the x-axis. _| When x > 1, y > 0.
(©) | ‘The graph slopes upward from left to right. | When the value of x inereases, the value of »
increases and the rate of increase of y decreases.
Tablet
fonction #5
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(Glass Activity
Objective: To explore common properties of the graphs of the Functions y = logax and y = logax.
Consider the logarithmic function y = logex:
1. Complete the following table.
xfo2jos[1)2[alale]a
» aixenaen BE
(Give the values of y correct to I decimal place if necessary.)
2. In the figure given, plot the graph of y = logy.
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3. According to the graph of y= logs, answer the
following questions,
(@) Does the graph cut the y-axis?
Yes, the graph cuts the y-axis at
No
(b) Does the graph lie on the right of the y-axis?
Yes
No
(6) Does the graph intersect the x-axis?
Yes, the graph cuts the x-axis at
No
(d) Does the graph slope upward from left to right?
‘Yes. When the value of x increases, the value of y (increases J decreases) and the rate of
increase of y (increases / decreases)
No
4, Do the graphs of the functions y = logya and y = logzx have common properties?
Yes No
From the above class activity, we find that the graphs of y = logsx and
y = logax have the properties in Table 1 on the previous page. In
general, the graphs of the functions y = logax (a > 1) have these
properties.HEED owes
Now let's take the function y = logix as an example to explore the
properties of logarithmic functions with bases less than 1, ‘The table
below shows some corresponding values of x and y for y= log!
x |o2}os| i] 2/3 |4/]6 | 8
y [23] 1 | 0
=16
26
1 docimal pee if necessary
By the above table, the graph of y= logLx can be obtained as follows: e
From the figure on the previous page, we can observe some properties of
the graph of y = logix
Property of the graph Value of x and the corresponding value of y
(@) | The graph does not cut the y-axis. It lies on | The domain of the function is all positive real
the right of the y-axis, numbers, ie. x > 0, The value of y can be any
real numiber.
(©) | ‘The graph cuts the x-axis at the point (1,0). | When 0 0.
When x < 1, the graph lies above the x-axis. | When.x = 1, y= 0.
When x > 1, the graph lies below the x-axis, | When.x > 1, y < 0.
(€) | The graph slopes downward from left to right. | When the value of x increases, the value of y
decreases and so does the rate of decrease of y
In general, the graphs of the functions y = logox (0 < a <1) have the
above properties.
From the above figure, we observe that the graph of y = logix is the
image of the graph of y = log>x when reflected in the x-axis. In fact, for
a > Dand a + 1, the graphs of
logi.x and y = log, x are the images
of each other when reflected in the x-axis,Logethnic Futons SER
[Sows a problem on he graphs of logan ucts]
PRGA te ie, te sap of» = ty se in
raph of y= log, when reflected in the sais, where @
ern and 6 are constants. If the sum of a and 6 is greater than 6,
suggest a pait of possible values of a and b. Explain your < The answers to this question are
not unigue. We cam take another
reasonable value of @ to write
dwn the eomesponding value of b
answer.
x
Solution > From the graph, a > 1.
‘The graphs of y = logex and
y= logy are symmetrical
about the x-axis,
bel
Find the relationship
between the values of
and b.
Its given that a +b > 6.
>
Take a pair of
possible values of a
and b. Check whether
atb>6.
Step > +. The required pair of possible
Write down the
conclusion.
In the figure, the graph of y = logy is
the image of the graph of y = log,x when
reflected in the x-axis, where a and & are
constants. Suggest a pair of possible values
of @ and b. Explain your answer.
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Compare the graphs of y = 2" and y = logs in the rectangular coordinate
plane.
If we swap the a-coordinates and y-coordinates of every point on the < eg Change (1, 2910.2 1
graph of y = 2", the curve formed is the graph of y = logax. Hence, the Change (3.8) to(8 3)
graph of y = logy is the image of the graph of y = 2* when reflected in
the line y = x, In general,
fora > 0 anda * 1, the graphs of y = a" and y
images of each other when reflected in the line y =x.
log.x are the
eg. a> iractivity
(Observe how the erphs of » =
and y = logex are affected as the
‘value ofthe base a changes in the
following website.
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Whenx > 1,y > 0. When x > ly <0.
pipe ‘The graph slopes upward from left | 2. The graph slopes downward from
afferent .
properties to right. left to right.
3. When the value of x increases, the
value of y decreases and so does the
rate of decrease of y.
below for reference:
‘The graphs of exponential functions anc! logarithmie functions are shown
Graphs of exponential functions Graphs of logarithmic functions
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Fo igs
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1. The graph of each of the following logarithmic functions cuts the
2eaxis at the point Q. Find the coordinates of Q.
@ { ()
ye toms
2, The figure shows the graphs of y = logn.t, y = logx and y = loge,
where m and 1 are constants.
(a) Determine whether the value of m is greater than or less than 6,
(b) If the graphs of y = logex and y = loggx are symmetrical
about the x-axis, find the value of n.
3. Write down the corresponding function for each of the jae ta graphs,
[1.3% tosasx, losis, 03°]
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Ban)
Eerie Chiari S tevelt bevel? (sie copes of some figs
SoWve robles elated to he graphs ot kaart or are given in the "Figure
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+ © | @eestons 6-8, 13, 18.
Seton he grapne of agerthmic or exponental unetons. 8 \“ J
Open-ended Questions 10.11Logarithmic Functions |
1. Each of the following graphs of functions is reflected in the x-axis. What is the function
represented by each graph obtained”?
(@) y=loex (y= toalx y= loaox
loax
Each of the following graphs of functions is reflected in the line y = x. What is the function
represented by each graph obtained? (Nos. 2-3]
2. (@) y= () y= 0.2 @ »=(4) (@) y= 3"
3. (a) y= lowe (b) y= logsx —(@) y=lozoax —(d) y= lows
4. ‘The two curves in the figure represent the graphs of the logarithmic x
functions y= loax and y = logs: “
(2) Write down the corresponding logarithmic functions for C\ and C e.
(©) Cyan Cs eut the reaxis at a point. Find the coordinates of that point 5
5. The two cures inthe Figure represent the graphs ofthe logarith i
funetions y = logex and y = logos.
(2) Write down the corresponding logarithmic functions for Cs and Cy e
(©) Cy and Cy cut the x-axis at a point. Find the coordinates of that point ‘
a
.
According to the graph given in each of the following, sketch the graph of
the required function in the same given graph. [Nos. 6-8]
6 (@ y (b) y= logsxED cores
7. (a) y=6" (b) y= 06"
8. (a) »
logs (b) y= logs
9. The three curves in the figure represent the graphs of the logarithmic
Functions y = logos, y = logy and y = log,
{a) Write down the corresponding logarithmic functions for C,, Co
sand C3,
(b) ©, Cz and Cs intersect at a point. Find the coordinates of that
point.
10. In the figure, the graph of y = lousx is the image of the graph of x
SEER y = Jog, when reflected in the x-axis, where @ and b are constants. sere
If the difference between a and b is greater than 4, suggest a pair of
possible values of a and . Explain your answer. © baries11. The figure shows the graphs of y = log, y = logsx and y = lope.
where a and b are constants. The graph of y = logax is the image of
the graph of y= log x when reflected in the x-axis
(@) Find the value of a
2888 (b) Write down two possible values of b. Explain your answer,
12, In the figure, C is the image of the graph of »
inthe line y =x.
logy when reflected
(a) Write down the corresponding funetion for C.
(b) It is given that the x-coordinate of the point R is 2, and the point
Sis the image of & when reflected in the line y = x. Find the
coordinates of S,
13, (a) According to the graph of y = 8°, sketcl the graph of
lomee in the same given graph.
(b) Write down the x-intercept of the graph of y = logs.
(©) Using the result of (a). sketch the graph of y
in the same given geaph.
(4) Write down the intercept of the graph of y
14. (0) Acconting to the grap of y = (4)', sketch the graph
of
Jog. inthe same given graph,
(©) From the graph of y = lop.x obtained, write down
the range of values of y when
@ 0 1
(6) Using the result of (a), sketch the graph of y = logy
Jn the same given graph
Logethmic Futons EESExponential Equations and
Logarithmic Equations
£4 Exponential Equations
‘An equation involving unknown index (indices) is called an exponential
‘equation,
ea. 2
Band 3°?
5, 3° * are exponential equations, “Special types of exponential
re i i equations will be discussed in
To solve a simple exponential equation algebraically, we ean change both fou sk Chapter 1
sides of the equation to powers of the same base and use the following
property:
Ifa’ =a", where a > O anda + 1, then x= y.
[SoWve exponential aqustions]
Solve the following exponential equations.
fst
Solution (a)
4 When a > Oaada% 1, wean
btain x= from a =a
Key
Rewrite /27 as a power of 3.
(b)
aka tobe ¢
Solve the following exponential equations.
<3 gl
@ 6
ET ss. 0,2)Logarithmic Functions |
[S0Wve exponential equations)
PRD ste serra
Solution sies't!=30
S459 =30
key
(0) Rewrin Sas 55
(W),Take ot the comma ac
SL +5)=30
S156 = 30
Stas
Solve the following exponential equations.
fa) a+ 4"*'=80 (b) 3°**-3"=24
‘When it is difficult to change both sides ofthe equation to powers of the
same base, we con use logarithms to solve the exponential equation
[SoWe exponent equations using logarthms}
PRRRD sa 6 = 1 rt sete anne cores 13 sete
figures.
Solution 6 = 12
log 6* = log 12 “+ Take common logarithms on both sides of the equation,
-rlog6 = log 12 + logy = hott
log
tg
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct
to 3 significant figures.
(7-4 © (4)RED cms
{Solve exponential equations using ogatims}
FRIED sete te totoning exponential equations and give the
answers correct to 3 significant figures
fa) =a"! {b) 702") = 3"
Solution (a) seat!
log3" = log a'*!
xlog3= (0+ 1logd
xlog3 = xlog4 + log
xrlog3 ~ xlog4 = lod
x(log3 ~ log) = log
‘calculator
ioe Keying square:
*= [og = lows Gms)
= =4.82. cor. t0 3 si. fi
(e) ra!) = 3
log (42!)
log7 + log2'~** 4 lopaxy = loner + logey
log7 + (1 = 3x)log2 = 2xlog3
log7 + log 2 ~ 3x log? = 2xlog3
log? + log? = 3xlog2 + 2xlog3
Jog? + log2 = x(3log2 + 2log3)
log7 + log?
Slog? + Zing
0.617, cor. to 3sig. fig.
Bainstant De 2
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct
to 3 significant figures,
(a) 8 '= 7"
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[Solve an application problem related o exponential equation]
FREE Me creer ers $400 a tk ot an nr ate
of 6% pa. compounded yearly. At least how many years
wngandfater will she receive an amount more than $7 0007
Solution ‘Suppose she will receive an amount of $7 000 after m years. ny
4.000 X (1 +6%)"=7 000 1 the principal is SP, the interest
4 rate is 7 pa and the interest is
1.06" ‘compounded year.
the ammount afte m Sears
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los 106" = op?
ng 1.06 = oe
leat
"Tox 1.06
60, ear. 102 dp.
She will receive an amount more than $7 000 at least
10 years later.
Louis deposits $30 000 in @ bank at an interest rate of 5% p.a.
compounded yearly. At least how many years later will he receive an
amount more than twice the principal?”
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1 Logarithmic Equations
An equation involving unknowns in logarithms is called a logarithmic
equation.
6. logx = 1, logostx ~ 1) = 0 and logsx + logex = 7 are logarithmic
equations. < Special types of logarithmic
‘Thete are two basic techniques in solving a logarithmic equation: wpestines wlll be Sees be
ook 5A Chapter
(@ Rewrite the equation in the form log,x = y, where y is @ constant. ®
‘Then we have x =a" from the definition of logarithms.
(i) Change both sides of the equation to logarithms with the same base
‘and use the following property:
If logax = logay, then
Ins
[SoWv—e logarithmic equations) sant be rested as logs (8)
Ee Solve the following logarithmic equations. sikaoatsioatse:
fa) Qogx-3=0
(b) logs(r +1)
his method, 8
logs?
Solution (a) 2logax —
logaxBED owes
(b)logsGr + =
lows + 1) 4 loge logy?
xt 47 op = tay
ae3 heey
Solve the following logarithmic equations.
(@) 3logex+2=0 (b) loze(x— 1) = Floged
[Solve logarithmic equations)
FRE Soho 8 eerie anion
(@) logsx + logax = 6
(b) log (3x — 1) = 1 + logtx + 2)
Solution (@)-—logax + logax= 6
l
logax + (Ge
16
{b)log(Sx~ 1) = 1 + Logi + 2)
Jog (3x ~ 1) = log 10 + log (x + 2)
Jog(3x~ 1) = logl10(x + 21
3r-1
3r-1
Ix
3 (rejected)
‘The equation has no real solutions.
Note: We must check the answer after solving a logarithmic equation to
censure that every logarithm in the equation is meaningful.
ogi +3) = logs
i
sx
‘What's wang with the above
cealeketion? Why?
ES 1-18
logo = 1
ones + lop, = loa
< Whenx =-3,
log (32 — 1) = og(—10) and
logtx + 2) logé1) are
meaninglessSolve the following logarithmic equations.
(a) loggx + logarx + 4=0 (b) log(x — 10) = logis — 1) +1
[Soh an appcaon problem related 1 loarmi equation]
PRS ori de> Dotan exert te mer of
bacteria in a spe be represented by the following
formula
N= 100 0001ogr
It is given that the number of bacteria on the th day
is increased by 10 000 when compared with that on the
previous day.
(a) Find the value of #, correct to the nearest integer.
{b) After 10 days of experiment, will the number of bacteria
per day be mote than 100 000? Explain your answer,
Solution (a). Number of bacteria on the rth day = 100 000 loge
Logarithmic Functions |
Number of bacteria on the (+ ~ 1)-th day = 100 000 log(r ~ 1)
100 000log¢ ~ 100 0001og4 ~ 1) = 10 000
logit logit = 1) = 0.1
los
phy = 10!"
t= 10D
= 101 — 10
10's 1= 10"
ao” = 1) = 10"
10"!
10" = 1
= 5, cor. 10 the nearest integer
(b) When > 10, loge > I and
N= 100 0001og¢
> 100.000 x 1
= 100.000
After 10 days of experiment, the number of
bacteria per day will be more than 100 000.
toga ~ logy = Jone
Keying soouence:
rol Joa JCC 10
Qaucnes
‘Wheaf > 10, 9 > log,
ie loge > 1HEED ome
‘The number N of tourists visiting a certain city in the Mth year after
2010 can be represented by the following formula:
N= 114.000 + 100 0001og(¢ + 1)
It is given that the number of tourists in the f-th year is increased by
8 000 wher compared with that in the previous year.
(a) Find the value of 1, correct to the nearest integer.
(b) Will the number of tourists visiting the city per year be more than
214 000 after 20197 Explain your answer,
aa
4. Without using logarithms, solve the following exponential equations
PAP GAME) tee
2. Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct to,
3 significant figures.
(a) 2°=10 (b) o! (e) 8-4"
3. Sole the following logarithmie equations
(a) log:3x = 0 (b) logix + 1) = 2log3.
(©) logax = logyx +2 (@) log Sx = log(2e + 5) + 1
4. Inan experiment, the temperature °C of a certain chemical can be represented by
the following formula
1=10logit
‘where t minutes is the time elapsed since the beginning of the experiment and
>
(2) Find the temperature of the chemical after the experiment begins for
2 minutes.
fos (b) If the experiment is conducted for more than 4 minutes, will the temperature
of the chemical be higher than ~20°C afterwards? Explain your answer.
=z
Solve exponential equations.
Solve egarihic equations
Solve application problems related 1 exponential or
logarithmic equationstogethers Futons EER
[Level 1 |
‘Without using logarithms, solve the following exponential equations. [NoS. 1-6]
1 ae
4 10" = V0 52a V3
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct 10
8 significant figutes. (Nos. 7-12]
7. 2°26 econett 8 400" ®& Ls'=15
10, 8-1 = 4. st! =70 12, = v2
Solve the following logarithmic equations. [Nos. 19-18]
13. logtx + 51
1 14, Dlogox —
Bale
Alog3 17. logs(6~x)
=0 15, logs(2x-+ 3)=0
16. logtx- 1
Jose 18, ger ~ Hogs
19, The relation between the surface area A em? and the volume V cm’ of a
sphere can be represented by the following formula:
A= 4.8360", where 7 is a constant
I is given that the surface area and the volume of a sphere are 1.000 cm? and
2.974 cm respectively. Find the value of n by using logarithms, correct to
3 significant figures
20. Suppose the population of the earth in year ¥(Y > 1 905) is increased
35logP
ueS! + 1905. Find the population of the earth
in year 2016, correct to 2 significant figures.
to PX 10°, where ¥-
ie
Without using logarithms, solve the following exponential equations. [Nos. 21-29]
Gye
ae
25, 4'+8
28. 4ED cms
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correet to
3 significant figures. [Nos. 30-85]
30. GTS 11 Seamer gt, haat 32. 4
33, ois) =9°*! 34,307 a5. = 200.5")
Solve the following logarithmic equations, (Nos. 36-43]
36. lozigox — logx = | = Soames 87. lowyx + logex = 3
38. logy — logoe = 39. logasx — logsz —1= 0
40. logix + 3)— 1 = loge 41. Jog(2x) + 1 = log(sx — 10)
42. loga(x 15) = logex +2 43. logs (x + 5) — 3 = logs(4 — 2)
44, ‘The value of a machine is $450 000 now. Its value depreciates by 20%
every year, At least how many years Later will ils value be less than
$100 0007 barrie
45, Mr Chan borrows $10 000 from a bank at an interest rate of 12% pa.
compounded monthly. For at most how many months can Mr Chan,
borrow the money so that the total repayment to the bank will not
exceed $11 000?
46. In an experiment, the number N of a certain kind of cells at the fth
hhour (1 2 2) can be represented by the following formula:
N= 300logr
Itis given that the number of cells at the (-th hour is increased by 90
‘when compared with that 8 hours ago.
(@) Find the value of «, correct to the nearest integer
{ube (b) After 10 hours of experiment, will the number of eetls per hour be
less than 300? Explain your answer. = barpie16
47. After a theme park has been in operation, the number Q of visits
per Week in the th week (2 1) can be estimated by the following
formula
= + 2.000 logst, where k is a constant
Its Known that the number of Visits per week in the Ist week is 100 000.
(a) Find the value of &
{wlan (b) Will the number of visits per week exceed 102 000 after the 2nd
week? Explain your answer.
(©) The number of visits per week in the m-th week (m > 3) is
inereased by 2 000 when compared with that wvo weeks ago. Find
the value of m.= 8.4 | Applications of Logarithms
EX Richter Scale
The power of an earthquake is commonly measured by the Richter scale.
I is.a quantitative measure invented by an American seismologist Charles
Francis Richter (1900-1985) in 1935, The magnitudes of earthquakes
are measured according to the amplitudes of seismic waves produced and
are classified into different grades.
Magnitude M on the Richter scale = logA + K
\here A units represents the amplitude of the seismic wave measured and
Kis a constant.
[Solve @ probiem related to the Richter scale)
PRED 2 creat caret a tor sey A and city 2
The amplitudes recorded were $0 units and 500 units
respectively. What was the difference in the magnitudes of|
the earthquakes in these two cities?
Solution Magnitude of the earthquake in city A= log 50 + K
Magnitude of the earthquake in city B = log 500 + K
Difference in the magnitudes of the earthquakes in these
wo cities
(log 500 + K) ~ (log 50+ K)
log $00 + K~ log s0 — K
= log 500 — tog 50
In a region, the amplitudes recorded in the first and the second
earthquakes were 21 units and 2 100 units respectively. What was the
difference in the magnitudes of the two earthquakes?
From Example 17, when the amplitude of an earthquake increases to 10
times the original, the magnitude will inerease by 1
Logarithmic Functions |
D ster to tain
More information about
earthquakes ean be found in
the website of the Hong Kong
Obscrvators:
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FRGBEP Beare carte sor in world istry wa oe
Great Chilean Earthquake on 22 May, 1960 with magne
9.5 on the Richer seale. In Chinese history, the largest one
was recorded in Tibet on 15 August, 1950 with magnitude
£6, How many times was the amplitude ofthe Great Chilean
Earthquake as large as that of the Tibetan Earthquake?
(Give the answer correct to the nearest integer.)
Solution Let the amplitude of the Tibetan Earthquake be A units.
6 =logA+K
Let the required times be x:
‘The magnitude of the Great Chilean Earthquake can be
expressed as:
9.5 = logxA + K
S=logx + log +K
Keying sequence:
w= 09
. cor. to the nearest integer
‘The amplitude of the Great Chilean Earthquake was
8 times as large as that of the Tibetan Earthquake.
Alternative Method
1. Let the amplitudes of the Great Chilean Earthquake and the
Tibetan Earthquake be A, units and A3 units respectively.
According tothe question, write down two logarithmic
equations.
2. Using logx ~ logy = log, find the value of 4. o
8. Write down the required times. a
‘The magnitude of an earthquake in an area was recorded to be 8.5 on
the Richter scale. A few hours later, an aftershock of magnitude 6.7
occurred in the same area. How many times was the amplitude of the
first earthquake as large as that of the aftershock?
(Give the answer correct to the nearest integer.)
Ba 2s)1 intensity Level of Sound
In Physics, the unit of the intensity of sound is Wim’. Since the intensity
of sound may vary greatly in order of magnitude (from 10°? Wim? to
100 W/m’), we often use another method to express the loudness of
sound: the intensity level.
For a sound of intensity /, its intensity level D decibels (4B) is defined as
follows:
pa t0kef
where represents the intensity of the sound that we ean just hear (the
so-called threshold of hearing) and fg = 10"? Wim?.
eg. If the intensity of a certain sound is 10”* W/m, then
the intensity level of the sound = 10log12— ap,
= 10log 10°“ a
1D log 107 dB
10-748
= 1008
‘Note: The intensity level of the sound that we can just hear
= log? dB = log | dB = 0 dB
[SoWva a problem relat to the intansity level of sound]
jean ‘The intensity level of a sound produced by an electric
fan is 48 dB. Find the intensity of the sound, correct to
3 significant figures,
Solution Let the intensity of the sound be 1 W/m?,
48 = 10 log:
= 631 X 10", cor. 0 3 sig. fig
‘The intensity of the sound is 6.31% 107" Wem.
Logarithmic Functions |
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ihisper
Quiet steer [50a
Noma [60a
Lov singing | 75a
Busy trafic [90
Disco [100 a
Thunder | 120 ab
Aeroplane [130
More information about noise
can be Fouad in the website of
the Environmental Protection
Deparment.
upto. go. dept
noise edacaion
Intensity of sound HR inersity levelBED ome
Pinstant Drill 19
‘The intensity level of sound produced by an aeroplane when taking
off is 130 dB. Find the intensity of the sound.
[Solve a problem relate to the intone level of ound)
FR Te nent snd ote yan sume 67 Winey
After the intensity level of the sound is increased by 10 dB, (ir ts 10 mes 2
thea d= 108,
will the new intensity of the sound be 10 times the original?”
Explain your answer.
Solution si D Let the new intensity of the sound be J’ W/m?,
Lethe ae intensity | 10togf” ~ 10lopf = 10
ofthe sound be :
1” Wint. Find the tool ined
value of
According to the
question, state
whether I" = 107 is
correct.
> 2. The new intensity of the sound will be
Write down the 10 times the original
conclusion.
‘The intensity level of a sound produced by a machine is increased
by 5 dB. Will the new intensity of the sound be 5 times the original?
Explain your answer.
Em
From Example 20, when the intensity level of a sound is increased by
10 dB, the new intensity of the sound is 10 times the original
[More to Learn
Among the numbers 1 111°, 2 222° and 3 333°, which one is the largest? Let's use
Jog] T° = 340 log 1 HIE = 1036 Jog2 222” = 300Hog2 222 = 1 004
Jog! 111 > tog3 335° > log? 222° We can compare the values of
2 LLL fs he largest one the mumbers bythe values of thei
‘Amnong 900°, 800°" and 700-9, hich one isthe smallest? logarithmsLogethnic Futons EER
© Instant Drill Comer 85
1. An earthquake occurred in both city A and city B. The amplitudes recorded were 60 units and 480 units
respectively. What was the difference in the magnitudes of the earthquakes in these two cities?
(Give the answer correct to I decimal place.)
2. The magnitudes of the earthquakes that occurred in city A and city B were 6.8 and 5.5 respectively.
How many times was the amplitude of the earthquake in city A as large as that in city 8?
(Give the answer correct to the nearest integer.)
3, The intensity level of a sound produced by a radio is 79 dB. Find the intensity of the sound, correct
{to 3 significant figures.
4. The intensity level of a sound produced by the engine of an aeroplane is decreased by 20 dB. Is the
original intensity of the sound 100 times the new one? Explain your answer.
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Oanda + 1
(@) Ifx=a", then y = logax.
(b) Ify = logy, then x= a’.
(©) logjox (or log) represents the common
logarithm of x.
Note: log. is meaningful only when x > 0.
Exponential form Logarithmic form
Properties of Logarithms
Let a,b > 0,a,b Landx, y > 0.
(a) log,a'=% — (b) log,1 = 0.
(©) log,a=1 (d) log,xy = log,x + log, y
(0) logs % = logax—losey
() loger* = Alog,x (tis any real number)
(@) loz.x = 7222: (formula for change of base)
Logarithmic Functions
Let a be a constant, where a > 0 anda + 1.
y= loge is called a logarithmic function with
base a and its domain is all positive real
‘numbers, The value of y can be any real number.
Graphs of Logarithmic Functions
{@) ‘The graph does not cut the y-axis, It lies on
the right of the y-axis.
(b) The graph cuts the x-axis at the point (1 , 0).
() logs§ + leas = loas(5° 7) =
(@ 03230 ~1op56 = loge 32
fogs v3
ii) Ss
(iv) log,2 =
loge is « logarithmie function with base 2
‘The figure shows the graphs of y = 4", y = log,
and y = logs. The graphs of y = 4° and y = log,
fre the images of each other when reflected in
the line y = x.Note
Example
(6) The graphs of y = logix and y = log,x are
the images of each other when reflected in
the x-axis
(@) The graphs of y = a and y= logs x are the
images of each other when refleeted in the
line y = x
e) When the value of x
increases, the value of y
4° 1 J increases and che rate of
increase of y decreases,
When the value of x
increases, the value of y
decreases and so does the rate
of decrease of y.
O
1 Ounda # 1.
(@) An equation involving unknown index
(indices) is called an exponential equation.
( Ifa" =’, then x =.
(i he’
logy
ioga
(b) An equation involving unknowns in
logarithms
Tflogax
(W) togax
= log.y =
called a logarithmic equation,
then x =,
log,9; then x
‘Applications of Logarithms
(2) The magnitude Af on the Richier scale and
the amplitude A units of the seismic wave
measured:
M= log + K, whore Kis a constant,
(©) The intensity of sound 1 (W/m?) and its
intensity level D ( 0 and.x # 1
topes"
© ber (©) logs + logy
(©) logo ~ loner (@) (lox, 100131082)
If log = k, express the following in terms of k,
(0) top125, ) tow, (0) gs (@) 1035100
If log2 = p and log7 = g, express the following in terms of p and g.
(a) logit (b) og3.5 (6) logs (@) ogi 2
‘The two curves in the figure represent the graphs of the logarithmic y
funetions y= logx and y= log
(@) Write down the corresponding logarithmic functions for Cy and Cy.
(b) C; and C, cut the x-axis at a point. Find the coordinates of that point
According to the graph given in each of the following, sketch the graph of the required function
Jn the same given graph. [Nos. 11-12]
1".
(a) y= loxsx (b) y= logexLogarithmic Functions |
12, (a) y=9" (b) y= lopaax
13. Without using logarithms, solve the following exponential equations.
(@) = (b) 38-'=9
M5 @ ut
©
14, Solve the following exponential equations.
(@) 30° = 654 (b) 12.5"
(9 45-50 (@ 257 = 800
16. Solve the following logarithmic equations,
(@) }toei-x) =1 (b) logs = lostx +1)
(©) lozs(15x ~ 2)
~108:7 (0) logi2x + 1) + lord
16. Anthony deposits 2 sum of money in a bank. The amount SA that he ean
receive after n years is given by the following formula:
A=2000 * 1.07"
At least how many years later ean Anthony seceive an amount mote than
82-800?
17. The profit P Gin million dollars) in the mth year (n > 1) after a company
has been set up can be represented by the following formula:
P=2+logsn
(@) Find the profit in the 3rd year after the company has been set up.
i (b) Is it possible that the profit of the company per year is less than
2 million dollars? Explain your answer,18,
kes occurred in an area, The magnitude of the first
earthquake was 6.4 and the amplitude recorded was 250 units. The
‘amplitude of the second earthquake was 1 250 units. Find the magnitude
of the second earthquake, correct to | decimal place.
19, ‘The intensity level of the sound at a concert is 92 dB. What is the
intensity of the sound at the concert?
(Give the answer correct 102 significant figures.)
eH
Without using a calculator, find the values ofthe following. (Nos. 20-21]
20, (a) lossv2° (©) los: V64 (©) los¥0.1° (@) loss4
21, (a) lous + 2lon’S (b) $ 10827 — log90
1 fog9 + 310g
fe) Flogs8} ~ toes 12 — logs3 ees
(©) Hlogz8! — log: te @ ood
(0) (log, 4X 1og24 O og.4 ~ BEG
22. Simplify the following expressions, where x, y > O and x,y # 1
logs + logs! logex = logsx*
© met
Slog + Slog & logay = og
(0) Sted — slope OO)
logs. s* og,»
(ey exbe aq teeesiless
ory Sey?
23. If 1og3 =p and log7 = a, express the values of the following in terms of p and 4
(a) loz 210 (b) toe 8} (0) 1ogs63 (d) log, 147
24, If log? = x and log3 = y, express the values of the following in terms of x and y.
(@) lox is (0) lox 15 (2) lose
25. In each of the following, express x in terms of y
(2) logs(3~ 4y) = 2 (©) loa, /% + logsy =2
*(@) logs’ = 1 + log SyLogarithmic Functions |
z
26, In the figure, the graph of y = logox is the image of the graph of Joba
EE y= fogs whion reflected in the x-axis, where @ und 6 are constants
If 4 > 16, suggest a pair of possible values of « and b. Explain your
ee
27. In the figure, the graphs of y = (+)° and y = logs are the images of
each other when reflected in the line y= x. The graphs of y= logs and
logy. cut the s-axis at a point P.
(@) Find the value of a.
(b) Find the coordinates of P.
(c) Find the range of possible values of b.
28. (a) According to the graph of y = 2.5%, sketch the
raph of y = log: sx in the same given graph.
(b) () Write down the coordinates of the point at
which the graph of y = log2 «x cuts the x-axis,
(i) For the function y = logz x, when the value of
x increases, will the value of y increase or
decrease?
‘When 0 B) are the two roots of the equation x° — 3x + 1
46.
a7.
aa,
find the values of the following expressions
(a) loga + log
(0) 42-2
(6) toast
(Leave the radical sign * {in the answers if necessary.)
‘The figure shows the graphs of C: y = logs and L: y= x + 2. C cuts,
the x-axis at a point A. B and D are points on Z and C respectively such
that AB L BD and AB 4 the x-axis,
(@) Find the coordinates of 4, B and D.
(b) £; is the perpendicular biseetor of the line segment joining A and D.
1 cuts the y-axis at a point F.
(Find the equation of 1,
{aula (MIs AODE an isosceles triangle? Explain your answer.
(a) By taking logarithms on both sides of x = py’, show that
logex = logsp + ylogsq.
(b) The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between y and
logos. If x= pq’, find the values of p and q.
Ina research, the number y of a certain kind of baeteria on the a-th day
(x 2 0) can be modelled by the following formula:
‘aby, where a and b are constants,
[A researchor uses the data from the rescarch to sketch a straight line
raph of logsy against x,
(@) Find the values of « and b.
(b) If the number of bacteria on the rth day is increased by 458 752
\when compared with that on the previous day, find the value of ¢
(©) At least how many days later will the number of bacteria exceed
(600 000 since the start of the research?
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49, Ifx= 100"
A. 100° =
B. »- 100
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B. 2logx + logy.
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2 decimal places.
A, 0.23
B. 0.29
¢. 0.39
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A. ap+i-a. wr
B. 2p+10—g.
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The intensity of a rol of thunder is 0.2 Wim®. By
using the formula relating the intensity / (Wm)
of sound and its intensity level D (dB):
D = 1oiog4., where y = 10°! Wim, find the
intensity level of the thunder, correct to the
dearest integer.
A. 938
B. 103.03
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D. 1234R
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Public Exam Questions
58. [HKCEE 09 (A1)]
ve the equation 4°**
59, [HKDSE Sample Paper (B)]
‘A researcher defined Seale A and Seale 8 to represent the magnitude of
61.
an explosion as showin in the following table:
Seale | Formula
A M = lowe
B N= loge
(3 marks)
It is given that M and are the magnitudes of an explosion on Scale A
gy released by the
explosion. If the magnitude of an explosion is 6.4 on Scale 8, find the
and
magnitude of the explosion on Seale A.
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pomp
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63.
(5 marks)
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2
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If @ and b are positive integers, then log ab") =
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D. bloga + alogs,
IHKCEE 08 (8)
Let « and b be positive numbers.
If log, = 2logb, then a
AL 10%
B. 200.
c. B+ 10,
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IHKCEE 11 (8)) 70.
Which of the following is the least?
A. 123418"
B, 2345!"
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D. 78904"
IHKDSE Sample Paper (8)
The graph in the figure shows the linear relation
between x and logsy. If y= ab", then a =
Al tome a
B. 2
coms,
D, 25.
5 "
[HKOSE Practice Paper (8)]
Let b > 1.1fa=lognb then d
A. art
B. tons!2
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between log,t and logy. Ifx = kr", then k=
1 loee
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4 . fas
3 es
p=!
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[HKDSE 12 (8))
‘The graph in the figure shows the linear relation
between x and logsy: If y= mn, then
[HKDSE 13 (8))
Ne
‘The figure above shows the graph of y = ab",
where a and b are constants. Which of the
following graphs may represent the relation
between x and logyy?
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41. Solve the equation 9! -* = 27. 8 rnacks)
2. Let 2 = 10* and 6 = 10". Express log 180 in terms of a and b. (3 marks)
3. An engineer defined Scale X and Scale ¥ to represent the magnitude of a chemical reaction as shown in the
following table:
Seale Formula
Xx | A= lope
¥ | Be toa 6e
A and B are the magnitudes of a chemical reaction on Scale X and Scale ¥ respectively while & is the
‘eneruy released by the chemical reaction. If the magnitude of a chemical reaction is 4.8 on Seale X, find
te magnitude of the chemical reaction on Scale ¥. (5 marks)
Multiple-choice Questions (B marks, 2 marks each)
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logs — x.
x= loge
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1. Which of the following is the greatest?
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B. soo” between logy and logy. If y= kp", then k=
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