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  1. Easy way to compute logarithms without a calculator?

    Feb 14, 2016 · I would need to be able to compute logarithms without using a calculator, just on paper. The result should be a fraction so it is the most accurate. For example I have seen this …

  2. What algorithm is used by computers to calculate logarithms?

    The GNU C library, for example, uses a call to the fyl2x() assembler instruction, which means that logarithms are calculated directly from the hardware. So the question is: what algorithm is …

  3. What is the point of logarithms? How are they used? [closed]

    Logarithms are defined as the solutions to exponential equations and so are practically useful in any situation where one needs to solve such equations (such as finding how long it will take …

  4. Multiplying two logarithms (Solved) - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Apr 30, 2016 · I was wondering how one would multiply two logarithms together? Say, for example, that I had: $$\\log x·\\log 2x < 0$$ How would one solve this? And if it weren't …

  5. logarithms - Dividing logs with same base - Mathematics Stack …

    Problem $\\dfrac{\\log125}{\\log25} = 1.5$ From my understanding, if two logs have the same base in a division, then the constants can simply be divided i.e $125/25 = 5$ to result in …

  6. What is the best way to calculate log without a calculator?

    Aug 14, 2020 · As the title states, I need to be able to calculate logs (base $10$) on paper without a calculator. For example, how would I calculate $\\log(25)$?

  7. Calculate logarithms by hand - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    You could build a table of certain logarithms: 10^ (-1/2), 10^ (-1/4), etc. Twenty such entries would allow you to calculate logs to 5 places by multiplying your target number by the appropriate …

  8. logarithms - Interpretation of log differences - Mathematics Stack …

    I have a very simple question. I am confused about the interpretation of log differences. Here a simple example: $$\\log(2)-\\log(1)=.3010$$ With my present understanding, I would interpret …

  9. logarithms - Log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack …

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  10. logarithms - How to type logarithmic functions into Desmos …

    Jun 2, 2022 · Explore related questions logarithms graphing-functions See similar questions with these tags.