Learning Guide Module

Subject Code Math 3 Mathematics 3

Module Code 8.0 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Lesson Code 8.3.2 Graphs and Properties of Logarithmic Functions 2
Time Frame 30 minutes

NAVIGATE Time Allocation: 25 minutes

Actual Time Allocation: _____ minutes

Even-numbered items are graded.

Complete the table below by finding the corresponding exponential or logarithmic form of the
equation.

Logarithmic Form Exponential Form

(1) 35 = 243
1
log9 3 = (3)
2
(2) 43/2 = 8
1
log4 ( ) = −3 (4)
64

Evaluate the given functions at the given value of 𝑥.

5. 𝑓(𝑥) = log2 (𝑥 + 6), 𝑥 = 2 _____________

6. 𝑓(𝑥) = log3 𝑥 , 𝑥=1 _____________
7. 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑥 , 𝑥 = 0.1 _____________
8. 𝑓(𝑥) = log2 𝑥 , 𝑥 = √2 _____________
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9. 𝑓(𝑥) = ln 𝑥 , 𝑥= 𝑒2
_____________
10. 𝑓(𝑥) = log1 𝑥 , 𝑥=8 _____________
2

Suppose that 𝑔(𝑥) = log2 (𝑥 + 2) − 3.

11. What is the asymptote of the graph of 𝑔? _______________________
12. What is the domain of 𝑔? _______________________
13. Identify the intercept(s) of 𝑔. _______________________

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Sketch the graph of each function by finding at least three ordered pairs on the graph. State the domain,
the range, asymptote, and whether the function is increasing or decreasing.

14. 𝑓(𝑥) = log 3 (𝑥 + 1) − 2 16. 𝑓(𝑥) = log1/2 (1 − 𝑥)

Domain : ____________________ Domain : ____________________

Range: ____________________ Range: ____________________
Asymptote: ____________________ Asymptote: ____________________
Behavior: ____________________ Behavior: ____________________

15. 𝑓(𝑥) = log 5 (𝑥 + 3) 17. 𝑓(𝑥) = − log4 (𝑥 − 1)

Domain : ____________________ Domain : ____________________

Range: ____________________ Range: ____________________
Asymptote: ____________________ Asymptote: ____________________
Behavior: ____________________ Behavior: ____________________

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 KNOT Time Allocation: 5 minutes
Actual Time Allocation: _____ minutes

1. For 𝑥 > 0, 𝑏 > 0, and 𝑏 ≠ 1, 𝒚 = 𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝒃 𝒙 is equivalent to 𝒙 = 𝒃𝒚 .

2. If 𝑏 > 0, 𝑏 ≠ 1, and 𝑥 > 0, then the logarithmic function with base 𝑏 is 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥.
3. The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥 has the following characteristics:
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• The graph passes through the points (𝑏 − 1) , (1,0), and (𝑏, 1).
• The domain is (0, ∞), and the range is (−∞, ∞).
• 𝑓 is increasing when 𝑏 > 1; 𝑓 is decreasing when 0 < 𝑏 < 1.
• The 𝑦 −axis is a vertical asymptote.
4. The natural logarithmic function is defined by 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝒆 𝒙 = 𝐥𝐧 𝒙 , 𝑥 > 0.
5. In graphing logarithmic functions of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥, a table of values for 𝑦 = 𝑏 𝑥 may
be constructed. Then, the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑏 𝑥 is reflected across the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 to obtain the graph
of 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥.
6. Another method to graph logarithmic functions of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥 is to create a table
of values such that 𝑥 − values are chosen to be powers of 𝑏 to easily find needed logarithms.
Plot the points on the coordinate plane and connect with a smooth curve.

References:

Albarico, J.M. (2013). THINK Framework. (Based on Ramos, E.G. and N. Apolinario. (n.d.) Science
LINKS. Rex Bookstore, Inc.)

International GeoGebra Institute. (2020). GeoGebra. https://geogebra.org/

Lial, M.L., Hornsby, J., Schneider, D.I, Daniels, C.J. (2017). Algebra and Trigonometry, 6th Edition.
Pearson Education Inc.

Stewart, J., Redlin, L., and Watson, S. (2012). Algebra and Trigonometry, 3rd Edition. Cengage
Learning.

Prepared by: Julius O. Albina Reviewed by: Maria Genile C. Caballero

Position: Special Science Teacher (SST) IV Position: Special Science Teacher (SST) IV
Campus: PSHS-CVISC Campus: PSHS-CMC

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Answer Key:

Complete the table below by finding the corresponding exponential or logarithmic form of the
equation.
(1) log3 243 = 5
(3) 91/2 = 3

Evaluate the given functions at the given value of 𝑥.

5. 𝑓(𝑥) = log2 (𝑥 + 6), 𝑥 = 2

𝑓(2) = log2 (2 + 6) = log2 8 = 3 (because 23 = 8) 𝒇(𝟐) = 𝟑
7. 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑥 , 𝑥 = 0.1
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𝑓(−1) = log 0.1 = log10 0.1 = log10 10 = −1 (because 10−1 = 10 = 0.1)
𝒇(𝟎. 𝟏) = −𝟏
1
9. 𝑓(𝑥) = ln 𝑥 , 𝑥= 𝑒2
1 1 𝟏
𝑓 (𝑒 2 ) = ln 𝑥 = log𝑒 𝑒 2 = log𝑒 𝑒 −2 = −2 𝒇 (𝒆𝟐) = −𝟐

Suppose that 𝑔(𝑥) = log2 (𝑥 + 2) − 3.

11. What is the asymptote of the graph of 𝑔? 𝑥 = −2
13. Identify the intercept(s) of 𝑔. (0, −2) and (6,0)

Sketch the graph of each function by finding at least three ordered pairs on the graph. State the
domain, the range, asymptote, and whether the function is increasing or decreasing.

15. 𝑓(𝑥) = log 5 (𝑥 + 3) 17. 𝑓(𝑥) = − log4 (𝑥 − 1)

Domain : (−3, ∞) Domain : (1, ∞)

Range: (−∞, ∞) Range: (−∞, ∞)
Asymptote: 𝑥 = −3 Asymptote: 𝑥=1
Behavior: increasing Behavior: decreasing
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