Algebra › Section J · Exponential and logarithmic functions › Topic J.3

Logarithmic functions and their graphs

Every exponential question has a mirror-image question: instead of "what is 2 to the fifth?", the logarithm asks "two to the what is 32?" The answer function is the exponential's inverse - and its graph is the reflection you already know how to draw.

In this topic

  • The logarithm, defined
  • Common and natural logs
  • Worked example: evaluating by rewriting
  • The inverse relationship
  • Graph features
  • Worked example: sketching from points
  • Domains of logarithmic functions
  • Change of base
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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