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Solving the exponential equation: $3 \cdot 2^{2x+2} - 35 \cdot 6^x + 2 \cdot 9^{x+1} = 0$

I have this exponential equation that I don't know how to solve: $3 \cdot 2^{2x+2} - 35 \cdot 6^x + 2 \cdot 9^{x+1} = 0$ with $x \in \mathbb{R}$ I tried to factor out a term, but it does not help. ...
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Are the logarithms in number theory natural?

I find the frequent emergence of logarithms and even nested logarithms in number theory, especially the prime number counting business, somewhat unsettling. What is the reason for them? Has it maybe ...
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Formula to calculate when you will have a certain amount of money in your bank account

What is the formula to calculate when I will have a million dollars in my bank account? An example is that I have $\$6,000$ in my account and have $6\%$ interest rate on that. How long will it take ...
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Can all logarithm problems be solved algebraically?

Trying to solve $\log_2(x-1)=\log_3(x+1)$ and can't seem to get it algebraically. Tried changing bases, moving things around, but can't seem to crack it.
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The definition of the logarithm.

One usually gets several definitions of the logarithm along his studies. You might be first introduced to the exponential and then told that the logarithm is its inverse. You might be given $$\log ...
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From natural log to log base 10

The constraints of this question is related to a programming problem, but I must get the math right in order for it to be applied to code. The actual problem is I need a function that evaluates to log ...
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continuum between linear and logarithmic

A friend and I are working on a heatmap representing some population numbers. Initially we used a linear color scale by default. Then, because the numbers covered a wide range, I tried using a log ...
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Prove $ n+1<\frac{\log 4}{\log3}+\frac{\log 44}{\log33}+\frac{\log4444}{\log3333}+\cdots+\frac{\log 444\ldots444}{\log333\ldots333} <n+2 $

Prove that $$ n+1<\frac{\log 4}{\log3}+\frac{\log 44}{\log33}+\frac{\log4444}{\log3333}+\frac{\log 44444444}{\log33333333}+\cdots+\frac{\log 444\ldots444}{\log333\ldots333} <n+2$$ where last ...
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Does the logistic function really uniquely satisfy this?

It is said that the logistic function (denoted $y(u)$ below) is derived from the relation: $$\frac{dy}{du}=y(u)(1-y(u))$$ Does $y(u)=\frac{1}{1+e^{-u}}$ really uniquely satisfy this? I don't see ...
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closed form solution for summation of $\log(i)$

Is there a way to find a closed form solution for: (Note that base is $2$) $\displaystyle\sum_{i=1}^n\log_2(i)$ thanks for any help Can't find a formula for this
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Graph of a Log Function

I am curious as to why Wolfram|Alpha is graphing a logarithm the way that it is. I was always taught that a graph of a basic logarithm function $\log{x}$ should look like this: However, ...
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Reverse of a log-based f(x)?

I am attempting to create a function, f(y) that can reverse my existing function, f(x). ...
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Are all logarithms multiple of each other?

I was doing a time complexity problem, and the solution mentioned that there is a single class for logs. Ie. we can write $\log_a (x) = \Theta(\log_b(x))$ where $a$ is not equal to $b$. This can be ...
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Solutions for this logarithmic equation.

For which values of $k$ does the equation $\log_a(kx+3)+\log_a(x+1)=\log_a(2x+1)$ have one or more solutions in $x$? The logarithmic functions must have the restriction that the argument is ...
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Logarithms of the form $x=e^y$

I have the following math problem: The number of people in a town of 10,000 who have heard a rumor started by a small group of people is given by the following function: $N(t) = ...
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Solve 10 base logarithms

I'm a n00b in math and I wanted to know how should I solve ten base logarithms. e. g.: Log 40 to base 10 Thanks in advance.
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Solving $\int\frac{\ln(1+e^x)}{e^x} \space dx$

I'm trying to solve this integral. $$\int\frac{\ln(1+e^x)}{e^x} \space dx$$ I try to solve it using partial integration twice, but then I get to this point (where $t = e^x$ and $dx = \frac{1}{t} ...
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Comparing numbers in form $x^y$

Let's consider two numbers in form $x_1^{y_1}$ and $x_2^{y_2}$ How can we compare those two numbers without evaluating them ? Can we use logarithms to check it ? If yes - how ? Thanks in advance. ...
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Does $\log(ab)^n$ equal $(\log(a)+\log(b))^n$ or $n\log(a)+n\log(b)$?

I think this might be a case of slight ambiguity in notation, but here goes: On a test question, I was required to expand the expression $\log (ab)^n$. Since the logarithm is a function, I reasoned ...
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arithmetic progression involving logarithm

$\log_2 X$, $\log_2 (X+9)$ and $\log_2(X+45)$ are 3 consecutive terms of an arithmetic progression; find $\qquad$(i) the value of X; $\qquad$(ii) the first term and the common difference; and ...
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Limit with prime sequence and inverse logintegral

I found formula below$$\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{\operatorname{li^{-1}}(n)}{p_n}=1$$ where $\operatorname{li^{-1}}(n)$ is inverse logintegral function and $p_n$ is prime number sequence. Can anyone ...
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Why isn't $\frac{\mathrm{d} }{\mathrm{d} x} \ln(x)$ specified as $\frac{1}{x},x>0$?

As I understand, $\begin{eqnarray} \frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}\ln(x)\end{eqnarray} $ is generally specified as $\begin{eqnarray} \frac{1}{x} \end{eqnarray}$. Would it be more appropriate to state ...
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How to evaluate $\int_{1}^{2}\frac{dx}{1+x+\ln x}$?

Can you help me find the value of the integral $$\int_{1}^{2}\frac{dx}{1+x+\ln x}$$ Thank you
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Inverse function of $\operatorname{li}(x)$ over $x>\mu$?

How can I get the inverse function of $\operatorname{li}(x)$ over $x>\mu$? Where $$\operatorname{li}(x)=\int_{0}^{x}\frac{ds}{\ln(s)}$$ is the so-called logarithmic integral, and ...
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How to get “N” from $k=\log_2(N)$

I know it's a easy question but unfortunately I forgot some school stuff: I have $k=\log_2(N)$ and want to know $N$. Is it $N=2^k$ while using $2$ as base? Short comments are welcome :)
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How to solve for negative numbers in logarithmic equations

I am trying to solve the equation $$z^n = 1.$$ Taking $\log$ on both sides I get $n\log(z) = \log(1) = 0$. $\implies$ $n = 0$ or $\log(z) = 0$ $\implies$ $n = 0$ or $z = 1$. But I clearly missed ...
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Find the limit of a sequence defined as solution to equation

We can easily prove that the equation of variable $x$ $$(E_{n}): \frac{x(\ln x)^n}{1+x}=\frac{e}{2(e+1)}$$ has a unique solution $u_{n}$ in $[1,e]$ for all integers $n$ greater than $1$. Let's call it ...
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Trying to figure out how an approximation of a logarithmic equation works

The physics books I'm reading gives $$\triangle\tau=\frac{2}{c}\left(1-\frac{2m}{r_{1}}\right)^{1/2}\left(r_{1}-r_{2}+2m\ln\frac{r_{1}-2m}{r_{2}-2m}\right).$$ We are then told $2m/r$ is small for ...
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Inequality for logarithms

I conjecture the following inequality is true $$\ln x \le (x - 1)\ln\frac{x}{x-1}$$ for all $x > 1$, but I cannot give a proof. I will appreciate if someone can provide one.
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How to solve a literal equation

How do I solve $2^{x-1}=3^{x+a}$? I cannot solve it and have spent an hour on it trying many different ways. Please help me! Thank you!
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predicting runtime of $\mathcal{O}(n \log(n))$ algorithm, one “input size to runtime” pair is given

I'm given the runtimes for input size $n=100$ of some polynomial-time (big-Oh) algorithms and an $\mathcal{O}(n \log(n))$ one. I want to calculate the runtimes for: $200$, $1000$ and $10000$. For the ...
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How to solve $5 - \log_2 (x - 3) = \log_2(x+1)$

Sorry I have to ask such a simple question, my brain is fried after today. After substituting with a system of equation, I end up with this "simple" logarithmic problem. $$5 - \log_2 (x - 3) = ...
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How to find logarithms of negative numbers?

Logarithms of negative numbers must be complex. But how do you find $\ln{(-2)}$ expressed in something like $x \cdot i$ where $x \in \mathbb{R}$?
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Simple logarithmic equation

If $y=Ae^{-kt}$ and $y=19.6$ when $t=2$, and $y=19.02$ when $t=5$, find the value of the constants $A$ and $k$. Give your answers correct to $2$ decimal places. I have spent a while (an hour+) on ...
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From half to double, linear to logarithmic scale.

I am making a game where you want a skill value to modify some in game values. With a scale that goes from half to double. 50% to 200%. If I'd do it linear 125% will be the centre but I want the ...
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Squeeze an integral

Would you have any idea about this problem ? Prove that for all nonnegative integers $n$, the following inequalities hold: $$\frac{e^2}{n+3}\leq \int_{1}^{e} x (\ln x)^n \,dx \leq ...
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Logarithmic differentiation for this function

What is the value of $f'(x)$ at $c$, when $f(x) = \log_x c = e$? (I understand the answer could be $1/e$) but am unable to substantiate the reasoning. Can someone please help me take the ...
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Find solution to system with logarithms

I have two equations: \begin{align*} 3 \ln x + \ln y &= 3 \\ 4 \ln x - 6 \ln y &= -7 \\ \end{align*} Do I just proceed as I have learned with adding equations resulting in: \begin{align*} ...
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Basic logarithm simplification

From $\displaystyle \frac{\log_n b}{\log_n a}$, how do we get $\log_a b$ using algebra? I haven't been able to do it for about an hour now; I would love some help! Thanks!
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The difference between log and ln

$$\dfrac{1}{2}\ln(x+7)-(2 \ln x+3 \ln y)$$ Our professor let's us solve this but i do not understand how $\ln$ works. He says it has same properties with $\log$ but i still don't get it. What's the ...
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question about differentiation on logarithmatic functions

I am a little confused as to why sometimes they will treat $x$ in $\ln x$ as $\ln ab$ and other times its treated as $\ln x$.... To be more clear, here is an example: $2\ln(3x^2-1)$ and $\ln2x$. ...
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Compute lambda of Poisson distribution

$p = \lambda e^{ -\lambda }$ If $p$ and $e$ are known. How can I calculate $\lambda$? I tried on log on both side but it did not help. Any suggestions?
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Solve in terms of $b$: $\log_b (1 - 3x) = 3 + \log_b x$

$$\log_b (1 - 3x) = 3 + \log_b x$$ If I use the properties of logs, I end up with $$\log_b \left(\frac{1 - 3x}{x}\right) = 3$$ From there, the example I have says to exponentiate both sides, ...
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Solving a logarithmic equation

$\ln(x + 1) = 2 + \ln(x - 1)$; solve for $x$. From there I get $$\ln \frac{x+1}{x-1} = 2.$$ Am I headed in the right direction, in our examples we would exponentiate both sides, does that still ...
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Any idea how to solve this equation?

Any idea how to solve this equation? $$x^2\log_{3}x^2-(2x^2+3)\log_{9}(2x+3)=3\log_{3}\frac{x}{2x+3}$$
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Calculating dB output from this example

This is my extra credit assignment so don't tell me answers, but please guide me how I should do this. I need to learn. Question states: Determine the power output of the receiver in watts and in the ...
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Determine if the equation is valid/true

The equation is: $$\log_b \frac{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}} = 2\log_b(\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}).$$ I can get as far as: $$\log_b(\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}) - \log_b(\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}) = ...
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Express the logarithm in terms a,b,c

Suppose that: $\log_{10}A = a$ $\log_{10}B = b$ $\log_{10}C = c$ I need to express the following in terms of $a$,$b$,$c$. $\log_{10}A + 2\log_{10}(1/A)$ $\log_{10}(((AB)^5)/C)$ ...
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Evaluate expression using change of base

This is an awkward question to me, it was not covered in class. Suppose: $$\begin{align*} \log_b 2 &= A, \\ \log_b 3 &= B, \\ \log_b 5 &= C. \end{align*} $$ Then, use the ...
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Logarithms equation, litteral

I have problems with the following logarimthic equation: $$\log _a \left(\frac{x+\sqrt{x^2+5}}{5}\right) = b$$ How can I compute $ \log _a (x-\sqrt{x^2-5})$ in terms of $b$?

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