
Build logarithmic functions and use logarithms to solve exponential equations.
Counting Days
Log-Exponent Pairs
Inverse of Base 2
Inverse of Exponentiation
Negative Exponents
Fractional Exponents
Evaluating Logarithms
Level Check
Estimating Logs
Graphing Log Functions
Domain of the Logarithm
Fractional Bases
Graphing Fractional Bases
Level Check
The Product Rule
Proving the Product Rule
The Quotient Rule
The Power Rule
Proving the Power Rule
Transforming with Identities
Bases 2, 4 and 8
Bases 2 and 10
Converting Bases
Converting Bases Graphically
Taking Logs of Both Sides
The Unknown Inside a Log
Logs on Both Sides
Solutions and Domains
Using Log Identities
Graphing Solutions
Checking Solutions
The course introduces the inverse of exponential functions, logarithms. Through guided exploration, you'll grasp why logarithms answer questions like "how long until my investment doubles?" or "when will this substance decay to safe levels?" Logarithms unlock solutions to previously unsolvable problems. Beyond evaluating log expressions and using them to solve equations, you'll learn the "why" behind the algebraic rules. Rather than memorizing formulas, you'll investigate the logical foundation of logarithmic properties. You'll discover why multiplying inputs leads to adding outputs, why certain transformation rules hold true, and how these patterns connect to real-world scenarios. Each property emerges naturally from hands-on investigation and reasoning. By the end, you'll recognize logarithmic relationships in everyday life and deepen your understanding of exponential relationships.