Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Vocabulary

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Exponential Function with base a
Function in the form f(x) = ax where x is any real number and a is a real constant such that a > 0 and a is not equal to 1
Compound Interest
Type of interest calculation in which interest is put back into an account and then the interest also earns interest
E
Irrational number equivalent to 2.71828... Often used in formulas involving exponential growth and/or decay
Logarithmic function
Function in the form y = loga x. Equivalent to the exponential equation ay = x.
Common logarithm
Denoted y = log x with an assumed base of 10
Natural logarithm
Denoted y = ln x with an assumed base of e
Product Rule for Logarithms
Loga (MN) = loga M + loga N
Quotient Rule for Logarithms
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Power Rule for Logarithms
Loga Mn = n loga M
Change of Base Formula
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