Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Exponential and logarithmic functions
Support Define the logarithm of a number y, where y > 0, to any positive base a as the index to which a is raised to give y
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Define the term logarithm: the logarithm of a number to any positive base a is the index to which a is raised to give this number
Stage 5 · Logarithms (Path) Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Introduction to logarithmsUse it for: Gentle introduction to logs as 'how many of one number multiply to get another'.
Solve simple equations that involve exponents or logarithms
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- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Exponential equationsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on exponential equations; good for drill or homework.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Logarithmic equationsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on logarithmic equations; good for drill or homework.
Establish and use a variety of logarithmic results
Stage 5 · Logarithms (Path) Draft mapping
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