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3.5 Vocabulary for Solving Logarithmic Equations |
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If a is any real number and n is a positive integer, then the n th power of a is |
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The number a is called the base and n is the exponent. |
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Equivalent equations |
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Two (or more) equations having exactly the same solution(s). |
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Exponent |
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If a is any real number and n is a positive integer, then the n th power of a is |
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The number a is called the base and n is the exponent |
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Exponential form |
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An expression showing a logarithm as an exponent. |
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Logarithm |
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The
power you raise a positive base, a to (
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For example |
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Logarithmic equation An equation in which a logarithm of the variable occurs.
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