Prentice Hall Algebra 2

A logarithmic function is the inverse of an exponential function. The graph shows y equals , 10 to the x  and its inverse y equals  log x. Note that (0, 1) and (1, 10) are on the graph of y equals , 10 to the x , comma  and that (1, 0) and (10, 1) are on the graph of y equals log x .

Recall that the graphs of inverse functions are reflections of each other across the line y equals x .  You can graph y equals   log base b , x  as the inverse of y equals , b to the x , .

Two graphs.
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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Algebra 2 Chapter 1 Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Chapter 2 Functions, Equations, and Graphs Chapter 3 Linear Systems Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Chapter 6 Radical Functions and Rational Exponents Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Chapter 8 Rational Functions Chapter 9 Sequences and Series Chapter 10 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections Chapter 11 Probability and Statistics Chapter 12 Matrices Chapter 13 Periodic Functions and Trigonometry Chapter 14 Trigonometric Identities and Equations Skills Handbook English/Spanish Illustrated Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments