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Calculus Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Set the argument of the logarithm equal to zero.
Step 1.2
Solve for .
Step 1.2.1
Write in exponential form.
Step 1.2.1.1
For logarithmic equations, is equivalent to such that , , and . In this case, , , and .
Step 1.2.1.2
Substitute the values of , , and into the equation .
Step 1.2.2
Solve for .
Step 1.2.2.1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 1.2.2.2
Anything raised to is .
Step 1.2.2.3
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 1.2.2.4
Any root of is .
Step 1.2.2.5
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 1.2.2.5.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 1.2.2.5.2
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 1.2.2.5.3
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 1.3
The vertical asymptote occurs at .
Vertical Asymptote:
Vertical Asymptote:
Step 2
Step 2.1
Replace the variable with in the expression.
Step 2.2
Simplify the result.
Step 2.2.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 2.2.2
The final answer is .
Step 2.3
Convert to decimal.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Replace the variable with in the expression.
Step 3.2
Simplify the result.
Step 3.2.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 3.2.2
The final answer is .
Step 3.3
Convert to decimal.
Step 4
Step 4.1
Replace the variable with in the expression.
Step 4.2
Simplify the result.
Step 4.2.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 4.2.2
The final answer is .
Step 4.3
Convert to decimal.
Step 5
The log function can be graphed using the vertical asymptote at and the points .
Vertical Asymptote:
Step 6