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6.04 Logarithmic functions

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Consider the function $y=\log_2x$y=log2x.

a

Complete the table of values for $y=\log_2x$y=log2x.

$x$x $\frac{1}{4}$14 $\frac{1}{2}$12 $1$1 $2$2 $4$4
$y$y $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$
b

The first two points in the table of values are shown below. Plot the other three points on the same coordinate plane.

 

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c

Now sketch the function $y=\log_2x$y=log2x by moving the asymptote and the two other points to appropriate positions.

 

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Easy
1min

Consider the function $y=\log_3x$y=log3x.

Medium
1min

Consider the function $y=\log_4x$y=log4x.

Medium
1min

Consider the graphs shown below.

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

A2.N.Q.A.1

Use units as a way to understand real-world problems.*

A2.F.IF.A.1

For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship.*

A2.F.IF.B.4

Graph functions expressed algebraically and show key features of the graph by hand and using technology.*

A2.MP1

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

A2.MP2

Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

A2.MP3

Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

A2.MP4

Model with mathematics.

A2.MP5

Use appropriate tools strategically.

A2.MP6

Attend to precision.

A2.MP7

Look for and make use of structure.

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