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Logarithms Basics

Understand logs simply

Logarithms tell you what exponent yields a number for a given base, turning multiplication into addition and simplifying growth, pH, and decibel calculations.

Definition

Log base b of x equals the exponent that makes b become x.

Properties

Product becomes sum; quotient becomes difference; powers move out front.

Uses

Apply logs to growth rates, pH, decibels, and algorithm complexity.

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