Logarithms as indices, the log laws and solving index equations

What this note covers

1. A logarithm is an exponent
2. Deriving the product, quotient and power laws
3. Exact simplification and change of base
4. Solving exponential equations
5. Solving logarithmic equations with domain checks
6. Interpreting an inverse exponential model
7. A complete logarithmic equation and model workflow
8. Checking logarithm laws, domains and solutions

8 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes