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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Working With Exponents and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Clearly presented explanation of how logarithms and exponents work together, the properties of logarithms, the natural logarithm and the natural exponential functions, the common logarithm, changing the base, and real-world applications...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Logarithm Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed math tutorial introduces logarithm functions giving the basic properties and graphs. Also, discusses how to evaluate some basic logarithms including the use of the change of base formula, the common logarithm, log(x), and the...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Common Logarithm

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This MathWorld site gives two and three dimensional graph representations of the common logarithmic function, explains its notation, and shows how to represent a common logarithm as a natural logarithm. This site contains numerous...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tool: Quiz on Common Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners demonstrate understanding of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The online quiz assesses the scholars on common logarithms.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Common Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th
Fourteen problems present a variety of practice working with common logarithms. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
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University of Guelph

University of Guelph: Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Exceptional page explaining almost anything you might want to know about logarithms.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Table of the Common Logarithm

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson from SOS Math provides results, in table form, for the common logarithm with numbers 1 through 10.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Common and Natural Logarithms and Solving Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students continue an examination of logarithms in the Research and Revise stage by studying two types of logarithms--common logarithms and natural logarithm. In this study, they take notes about the two special types of logarithms, why...
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about logarithms with definitions, the rules or properties of logs, common and natural logs, negative logs, how to expand logs, solved examples, and practice questions.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Pre Calculus Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CoolMath resource provides guided practice logarithm problems that can be tested on a calculator.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains logarithms from the definition through the properties. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Evaluate Logarithms: Change of Base Rule

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Evaluate any logarithm in a calculator with the use of the change of base formula. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Common Logarithm

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses using a table of logarithms before the use of calculators, gives an example of a logarithm and the parts of a logarithm, and also discusses the difference in the way mathematicians and engineers write logarithms.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Logarithms to Base 10

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A short tutorial on common logarithms to base 10. Good example exercises.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Properties of Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site provides the many properties of logarithms, including common and natural logarithms. Also gives examples and formulas for each.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Logarithms to Base 10

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn how to calculate logarithms (to base 10) and antilogarithms with this simple demonstration.
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Math Notes and Math Tests

Pre Calculus Notes: Logarithmic (Log) Functions and Their Graphs [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The resource from a professor at San Diego Mesa College investigates logarithmic functions and their graphs. Topics examined are common logs, basic log properties, and domains of logarithmic functions. Class notes and examples are included.
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eFunda

E Funda: Properties of Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of properties of logarithmic functions. A handy reference tool while working problems.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Common and Natural Logarithms

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn about Common (base 10) and Natural (base ''e'') logarithms. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.8 Solving Logarithmic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section addresses how to solve different types of logarithmic equations. It explores how to condense expanded equations and how to convert logarithmic equations into exponential ones.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Math Guide Our Ships at Sea?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history of logarithms and sailing by watching this animated video. [4:19]
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Common and Natural Logarithms

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students examine Common (base 10) and Natural (base ''e'') logarithms. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf Exponentials and Logarithms Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to help students see that the definition of the logarithm as an exponent results in an inverse relationship between the exponential and logarithm functions with the same base. This prepares them to think about...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf Exponentials and Logarithms I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to help students see the "why" behind properties of logs that are familiar but often just memorized (and quickly forgotten or misremembered). The task focuses on the verbal definition of the log, helping...