Subject: Mathematics
Book: Maths Mastery
Logarithmic equations typically appear in forms like log_a(x) = b, which implies x = a^b. If you have log(2x – 1) = 2, you can rewrite it in exponential form as 2x – 1 = 10² = 100, yielding x = 50. More advanced problems might combine multiple log terms, requiring properties like log(mn) = log(m) + log(n) or log(m/n) = log(m) – log(n). Logarithms are crucial for measuring pH in chemistry, decibels in sound, or earthquake magnitudes on the Richter scale. Proficiency in solving log equations ensures the ability to tackle scientific data, high-level mathematics, and real-world measurement problems.
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