When dealing with logarithms, a few transformations and properties apply depending on the operation being performed. Here’s an overview of common logarithmic behaviors and rules:

1. Basic Definition: If you have a logarithmic expression $\log_b(x)$, it means the power you raise $b$ (the base) to in order to get $x$. That is, $\log_b(x) = y$ if and only if $b^y = x$.

2. Logarithmic Properties:

   • Product Rule: $\log_b(xy) = \log_b(x) + \log_b(y)$.
   • Quotient Rule: $\log_b\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) = \log_b(x) - \log_b(y)$.
   • Power Rule: $\log_b(x^y) = y \cdot \log_b(x)$.
   • Change of Base Formula: $\log_b(x) = \frac{\log_k(x)}{\log_k(b)}$, where $k$ can be any positive number (often 10 or $e$ in practice).

3. Behavior for Different Values of $x$:

   • When $x = 1$, $\log_b(1) = 0$ for any base $b$ (since any number to the power of 0 is 1).
   • When $x = b$, $\log_b(b) = 1$ (because any number raised to the power of 1 is itself).
   • As $x \to 0^+$, $\log_b(x) \to -\infty$.
   • As $x \to \infty$, $\log_b(x) \to \infty$ if $b > 1$.

4. Inverse of Exponential Functions: Logarithmic functions are the inverse of exponential functions. For example, $\log_b(b^x) = x$ and $b^{\log_b(x)} = x$.

5. Applications and Transformations: Logarithms simplify multiplication, division, exponentiation, and root calculations, which is particularly useful in complex algebraic and calculus problems.

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Related Questions:

1. How do logarithms behave with different bases, like $\log_{10}$ vs. $\ln$?
2. What happens to a logarithmic function as it approaches its domain limits?
3. How are logarithmic scales applied in real-world contexts (e.g., pH, decibels)?
4. What is the derivative of a logarithmic function?
5. How do we solve exponential equations using logarithms?

Tip:

When solving equations involving logs, isolate the log term first to simplify finding the variable.