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Logarithmic Functions
✂ 8.1 Common Logarithms (P. 8.2)
✂ 8.2 Logarithms with an Arbitrary Base (P. 8.12)
✂ 8.3 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs (P. 8.20)
✂ 8.4 Exponential Equations and
Logarithmic Equations (P. 8.31)
✂ 8.5 Applications of Logarithms (P. 8.37)
✂ 8.6 History of Logarithm Tables and Slide Rules (P. 8.49)
Q& A
When two earthquakes differ by x in magnitude, the energy released in the
1.5x
greater one is 10 times in the other. How many times the energy released
in a 5.0-magnitude earthquake is the energy released in a 6.0-magnitude
one? (Give the answer correct to the nearest integer.)
8. 2 | Chapter 8
8.1
✂
Common Logarithms
Non-foundation
0.5
y
– 0.3 – 0.2 – 0.1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
y
We can perform the interconversion between x = 10 and log x = y. ✂
Non-foundation
e.g. (i) 100 = 102 log 100 = 2
-1
(ii) 0.1 = 10 log 0.1 = -1
x = 10y log x = y
4
1. 10 000 = 10 log 10 000 =
( )
2. 1 000 000 = 10 log 1 000 000 = 6
-2
3. 0.01 = 10 log 0.01 =
0.001 = 10(
)
4. log 0.001 = -3
5. c = 102.5 log c =
6. 45 = 10( )
log 45 = d
3
Solution (a) a 1 000 = 10 ◀ Express 1 000 as a power of 10.
` log 1 000 = 3 ◀ If x = 10y, then log x = y.
-4
(b) a 0.000 1 = 10 ◀ Move the decimal point 4 places to the right.
0.000 1 = 10-4
` log 0.000 1 = - 4
(c) a 1 = 1 = 10-2
100 10
2
` log 1 = - 2
100
Instant Drill 1
Find the values of the following logarithms.
(a) log 100 000 (b) log 0.000 001 (c) log 1
10 000
➥ Ex 8A 8
8.4 | Chapter 8
✂ We can also use the log key on a calculator to find the values of common Quick Quiz 8.2
logarithms.
Non-foundation
[31.622…]
(c) a log x = -0.4
(c) 10 ^ – 0.4 ) EXE
` x = 10-0.4 [0.39810…]
= 0.398, cor. to 3 sig. fig.
Instant Drill 2
Find the value of x in each of the following.
(Give the answers correct to 3 significant figures if necessary.)
(a) log x = 0 (b) log x = 4
(c) log x = 1.7 (d) log x = -0.6
➥ Ex 8A 9–11
log 10y = y
Non-foundation
Class Activity 8.1
Objective: To investigate the properties of common logarithms.
[Use a calculator in this activity. Give the answers correct to 3 significant figures if necessary.]
(b) According to the results of (a), do you think each of the following is correct?
log M
M N log M log M - log N
N log N
log 10
10 10 log 10 = = log 10 - log 10 =
10 log 10
log 10
10 2 log 10 = = log 10 - log 2 =
2 log 2
(b) According to the results of (a), do you think each of the following is correct?
log M
(i) log M = Yes No
N log N
(b) According to the results of (a), do you think each of the following is correct?
k k
(i) log M = (log M) Yes No
k
(ii) log M = k log M Yes No
8. 6 | Chapter 8
Proof
For positive numbers M and N, let r = log M and s = log N.
r s y
Then M = 10 and N = 10 . ◀ If y = log x, then x = 10 .
r s
1. MN = 10 :10
MN = 10r + s ◀ a p:a q = a p + q
log M = r - s ◀
y
If x = 10 , then log x = y.
N
3. M k = (10r)k
M k = 10kr ◀
p q
(a ) = a
pq
log M k = kr ◀
y
If x = 10 , then log x = y.
` log M k = k log M
Determine whether each of the following is correct. Put ‘✓’ in if it is correct, and ‘✗’ if it is wrong.
3. log (9 ' 7) = log 9 ' log 7 4. log (23 ' 5) = log 23 - log 5
log 15
5. log 11 - log 13 = log 11 6. = log 5
13 log 3
4 4 5
7. (log 5) = log 5 8. log 7 = 5 log 7
Logarithmic Functions | 8.7
Non-foundation
Example Without using a calculator, find the values of the following.
Level 1
3
(a) log 2 + log 5
(b) log 300 - log 3
log125
(c)
log25
= log 10
= 1 ◀ 10 = 101 and log 10y = y
= log 100
= log 102
=2 ◀ log 10y = y
3
log125 log 5
= 2
log 25 log 5
3 log 5 k
= ◀ log M = k log M
2 log 5
= 3
2
Instant Drill 3
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following.
(a) log 4 + log 25 (b) log 125 + log 8
(c) log 50 - log 5 (d) log 9 - log 90
log16 log 27
(e) (f)
log8 log 81
➥ Ex 8A 12–17
Example
Level 2
4 3 -4
(a) log x + log x
log x - log 1x
2
(b) 3
log x
Solution Key
Use log x to express the terms that are in the form log xk.
k
log x k log x
3 -4
(a) log x + log x = 3 log x + (-4) log x ◀ log M k = k log M
= (3 - 4) log x
= - log x
Alternative
3 -4 3 -4
log x + log x = log (x :x ) ◀ log M + log N = log MN
3 + (-4)
= log x
= log x-1
= (-1) log x ◀ log M k = k log M
= - log x
log x - log 1x
2 2 1
log x - log x- Rewrite them in the
(b) =
3
log x
1 form x k first
log x 3
2 log x - (-1) log x
= ◀ log M k = k log M
1 log x
3
3 log x
=
1 log x
3
=9
Instant Drill 4
Simplify the following expressions, where x 2 0 and x ! 1.
3
log x
(b) log x + log 12
5 -3 4
(a) log x - log x (c)
x log x - log x
➥ Ex 8A 38–45
Non-foundation
Example Let log 2 = a and log 3 = b. Express the following logarithms
Level 2
5
in terms of a and b.
(a) log 18 (b) log 0.6 (c) log 15
2
Solution (a) log 18 = log (2 # 3 )
2 Key
= log 2 + log 3 ◀ log MN = log M + log N
Rewrite the number in
= log 2 + 2 log 3 ◀ log M k = k log M
each question as a result of
= a + 2b multiplying/dividing 2, 3 and 10.
2
(a) 18 = 2 # 9 = 2 # 3
(b) log 0.6 = log 2 # 3 (b) 0.6 = 6 = 2 # 3
10 10 10
= log 2 + log 3 - log 10
(c) 15 = 3 # 5 = 3 # 10
=a+b-1 ◀ log 10 = 1 2
Instant Drill 5
Let log 2 = a and log 7 = b. Express the following logarithms in terms
of a and b.
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 2–4]
log 49
2. log 2 + log 50 3. log 8 - log 80 4.
log 7
Simplify the following expressions, where x 2 0 and x ! 1. [Nos. 5–6]
-5 log x
5. log x + log x4 6. 2
log x
Exam-type
7. Let log 3 = a and log 4 = b. Express the following logarithms in
terms of a and b.
✂ Exercise 8A
Non-foundation
Level 1
1. Use a calculator to find the values of the following logarithms. Formulae Station
(a) log 10 000 000 ➥ Example 1 (b) log 0.1 (c) log 1
1 000
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 12–17]
12. log 4 + log 250 ➥ Example 3(a) 13. log 2 + log 0.5
log 81 log 7
16. ➥ Example 3(c) 17.
log 9 log 49
Exam-type
25. If log 2 = m and log 3 = n, express the following logarithms in terms of m and n.
Level 2 ✂
Non-foundation
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following logarithms. [Nos. 26–28]
5 3 -2
26. log 100 27. log 10004 28. log 0.1
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 29–37]
4 1
29. log 20 - log 2 30. log (2 :5 3 ) - log 5 3 31. log 25 + 2 log 2
log 3
32. log 15 + log 8 - log 12 33. 3 log 4 + 2 log 5 - log 16 34.
log 9 3
Exam-type
46. If log 2 = p and log 3 = q, express the following logarithms in terms of p and q.
3
(a) log 24 (b) log 60 (c) log 2 (d) log 27
➥ Example 5
9 2
Exam-type
47. If log 3 = a and log 5 = b, express the following logarithms in terms of a and b.
Level 3
n
50. If log [log (log 10 )] = 1, find the value of n.
(Give the answer in scientific notation.)
51. (a) It is given that A is an integer such that log A = 2.7 (cor. to 1 d.p.). Without using a calculator,
show that A is a three-digit number.
8.2
✂
Logarithms with an Arbitrary Base
Non-foundation
y
In general, if x = a (where a 2 0 and a ! 1), then y is called the
logarithm of x with base a, denoted by y = loga x.
x = ay loga x = y x = ay loga x = y
x = ay loga x = y
4 base
1. 16 = 2 5. log7 1 = 0
2. 36 = 62 6. log9 81 = 2
3. 1 = 5-2 7. 1 = -1
log 10
25
Non-foundation
Example Find the values of the following logarithms.
Level 1
6
(a) log2 8 (b) log5 1 (c) log3 3
25
3
Solution (a) a 8 = 2 ◀ Since the base is 2, express 8 as a power of 2.
` log2 8 = 3 ◀ If x = ay, then loga x = y.
` log5 1 = - 2
25
1
(c) a 3 = 32 ◀ Express 3 as a power of 3.
` log3 3 = 1
2
Instant Drill 6
Find the values of the following logarithms.
(a) log6 6 (b) log4 16 (c) log3 1
81
3
(d) log7 1 (e) log 1 7 (f) log5 5
7
➥ Ex 8B 2–7
We can also use the log key on a calculator to find the values of
logarithms with an arbitrary base.
e.g. Logarithm Keying sequence Display Quick Quiz 8.5
(i) log5 7 log 5 ’ 7 ) EXE 1.2090g Use a calculator to find
the values of the following
(ii) log3 4 log 3 ’ 4 a b/c 9 ) EXE -0.73814g
logarithms, correct to
9
3 decimal places.
(a) log4 9 (b) log7 6
(c) log 1 12
2
= 81
c
b=a
8.14 | Chapter 8
✂ (b) a logx 49 = 2
2
` x = 49
Non-foundation
Instant Drill 7
Find the value of x in each of the following.
(a) log3 x = -1 (b) logx 16 = 4
➥ Ex 8B 8–11
loga ay = y
log 4
(vi) log3 4 =
log 3
Non-foundation
they are left to students as an exercise.
Proof
0 1
Properties 1 and 2 a a = 1 and a = a
` loga1 = 0 and loga a = 1
Property 6 Let loga M = p.
p
Then M = a .
p
logb M = logb a
= p logb a
= (loga M)(logb a)
log b M
` loga M =
log b a
= log2 1
8
1
◀ = 13 = 2-3
= log2 2-3 8 2
= -3 ◀ loga ay = y
2
(b) log6 4 + 2 log6 3 = log6 4 + log6 3 ◀ k loga M = loga Mk
2
= log6 (4 # 3 ) ◀ loga M + loga N = loga MN
= log6 36
= log6 62
=2
log 9 log b M
(c) log27 9 = ◀ Substitute b = 10 into loga M = and
log 27 log b a
2 write log10 as log.
log 3
= 3
log 3
Think
2 log 3
= If we change the base of log27 9
3 log 3
to another positive number
= 2 (e.g. 2 or 3), can we obtain the
3 same result?
✂ Instant Drill 8
Non-foundation
log x
log4 x log 4
Solution (a) =
log2 x log x
log 2
log x log 2
= 2 # 1
log 2 log x 2
log x log 2
= 2 log 2 # 1
2
log x
= 1
Instant Drill 9
Simplify the following expressions, where x 2 0, y 2 0 and x ! 1,
y ! 1.
log3 x3 2
(a) log9 x
(b) (logy x )(logx y)
➥ Ex 8B 40–44
Non-foundation
Let a, M and N be positive numbers, and a ! 1.
If loga M = loga N, then M = N.
Instant Drill 10
It is given that log2 x = log4 y, where x 2 0 and y 2 0. Express y in
terms of x.
➥ Ex 8B 45–48
✂ Exercise 8B
Non-foundation
Level 1
1. Use a calculator to find the values of the following logarithms. Formulae Station
(Give the answers correct to 3 significant figures.) • loga ay = y
• loga 1 = 0
(a) log2 5 (b) log8 7 (c) log4 1
6 • loga a = 1
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following logarithms. • loga MN = loga M + loga N
[Nos. 2–7] • log a M = loga M - loga N
N
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 12–20]
12. log8 2 + log8 4 ➥ Example 8(a) 13. log3 18 + log3 1 14. log2 6 - log2 3
2
log3 216
15. 3 log12 2 + log12 18 16. log8 2 - 2 log8 4 17.
log3 6
➥ Example 8(b)
log 6 4
18. 19. log16 64 ➥ Example 8(c) 20. log 7 49
log 6 256
Level 2
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following logarithms. [Nos. 27–29]
29. log 7 7
4
27. log5 5-1 28. log3 27
7
Logarithmic Functions | 8.19
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 30–37] ✂
Non-foundation
30. log 9 27 + log 9 3 31. 8 log12 2 + 2 log12 3
7 2
34. (log8 81)(log9 64) 35. (log 5 ) (log5 1 000)
3
log 8
36. (log6 10)(log 6 ) 37.
log100 64
Exam-type
50. If log x = a and log y = b, express the following in terms of a and b,
where x 2 0, y 2 0 and x ! 1, y ! 1.
(a) log x xy
8
(b) log y x3
Exam-type p q
51. It is given that 3 = 2 and 7 = 2 . Express log7 3 in terms of p and q.
Exam-type p q
52. It is given that 6 = 3 and 8 = 3 . Express log6 288 in terms of p and q.
Level 3
✂
8.3 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
Non-foundation
A Logarithmic Functions
Consider y = log2 x.
When x = 0.5, y = log2 0.5 = -1.
When x = 1, y = log2 1 = 0.
When x = 2, y = log2 2 = 1.
When x = 3, y = log2 3 = 1.58, cor. to 3 sig. fig.
h
For each value of x (x 2 0), there is one (and only one) corresponding x y
value of y. Hence, y = log2 x is a function of x.
0.5 –1
In general: 1 0
2 1
3 1.58...
Let a be a constant, a 2 0 and a ! 1. .. ..
. .
The function y = loga x or f(x) = loga x is called a
logarithmic function with base a. Function y = log2 x
(x is an independent variable
and y is a dependent variable)
e.g. y = log3 x, y = log 1 x and y = log1.5 x are logarithmic functions.
2
2. (a) Consider the logarithmic function y = log4 x. Complete the following table.
✂
Non-foundation
(Give the answers correct to 1 decimal place if necessary.)
x 0.3 0.5 1 2 3 4 4.5
y
(b) Plot the graph of y = log4 x in the given figure on the previous page.
From Class Activity 8.2, we can observe some features of the graphs of logarithmic functions. In general,
y = loga x (a 2 1) and their graphs have the following features:
y
① The x-intercept of the graph is 1. y = log a x
② The graph does not cut the y-axis. ③
It lies on the right of the x-axis.
When 0 1 x 1 1, y 1 0. When
x 2 1, y 2 0. ①
x
③ The graph slopes upwards from 0 1
left to right.
In addition, we can substitute different values of x into y = loga x (a 2 1) to observe the change in the rate
of increase of y when x increases. The table below shows the case of y = log x.
+1 +1 +1
x 1 2 3 4
y 0 0.301g 0.477g 0.602g
The rate of increase
of y decreases
+0.30g +0.17g +0.12g
–2 y = log 1 x
4
–3 y = log 1 x
2
y
① The x-intercept of the graph is 1.
② The graph does not cut the y-axis. ②
It lies on the right of the y-axis.
When 0 1 x 1 1, y 2 0. When
x 2 1, y 1 0.
①
③ The graph slopes downwards x
0
1
from left to right.
③
y = log a x
x 1 2 3 4
y 0 -1 -1.584g -2
The rate of decrease
of y decreases
–1 –0.58g –0.41g
Non-foundation
The figure below shows the graphs of y = log2 x and y = log 1 x.
2
y
y = log 2 x
3
x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
–1
–2
y = log 1 x
2
–3
From the above figure, we observe that the graph of y = log 1 x is the
2
reflection image of the graph of y = log2 x with respect to the x-axis.
In fact:
Range of a a21 0 1 a 11
y y
y = log a x
Graph of
y = loga x x x
0 1 0 1
y = log a x
1. When 0 1 x 1 1, y 1 0. 1. When 0 1 x 1 1, y 2 0.
When x 2 1, y 2 0. When x 2 1, y 1 0.
2. The graph slopes upwards from left 2. The graph slopes downwards from
Different
to right. left to right.
features
3. When the value of x increases, the 3. When the value of x increases, the
value of y increases and the rate of value of y decreases and so does the
increase of y decreases. rate of decrease of y.
Case 1: One graph slopes downwards from left to right, and the
other slopes upwards from left to right
y = logp x
Thus, n 1 m. ◀
20
We will further discuss this property on P. 8.37.
Non-foundation
Example The figure shows the graphs of y = loga x and y = log x,
Level 2
11
where a is a positive constant. A vertical line L: x = k
C x
cuts the graph of y = loga x, the graph of y = log x and the O
x-axis at A, B and C respectively. y = log x B y = loga x
Explain
(a) Determine whether each of the following is true. A
Explain your answers.
(i) k 1 a (ii) a 2 10
AC
(b) Express BC in terms of a.
Solution (a) (i) From the figure, 0 1 k 1 1 ◀ The x-intercepts of both graphs are 1.
and a 2 1. ◀ The graph of y = loga x slopes
` k 1 a is true. upwards from left to right.
log 10 2 log a 20
10 2 a
` a 2 10 is not true.
Instant Drill 11
The figure shows the graphs of y = log0.1 x y L:x=k
and y = loga x, where a is a positive constant.
A vertical line L: x = k cuts the graph of
y = log0.1 x, the graph of y = loga x and the A
x-axis at A, B and C respectively.
y = log0.1 x
(a) Determine whether each of the following B
is true. Explain your answers. x
O C y = loga x
(i) ak 2 1 (ii) a 1 0.1
➥ Ex 8C 11, 12
(b) Express BC
AC
in terms of a.
★ Public Exam Question 8
3
y = log 2 x
( 1, 2)
2
( 4 ,2 )
1
( 2, 1)
x
–1 0 1 2 3 4 5
–1
y y -1 0 1 2
y = 0.5 x y=x
( –2,4) 4
2
(–1, 2) ◀ y = 0.5
x
1 x -2 -1 0 1
x y 4 2 1 0.5
–2 –1 0 1 2 3 4
y = log0.5 x
–1 ( 2, –1)
x 4 2 1 0.5
y = log 0.5 x
–2
( 4 ,– 2 ) y -2 -1 0 1
In general:
Non-foundation
graphs.
y = ax y = loga x
Range of a a21 01a11 a21 01a11
y = a 41 k
x
Example y = 7x y = log3 x y = log 1 x
5
y y y y
y = ax y = ax
y = loga x
Graph x
1 0 1
1 x
x x 0 1
0 0 y = loga x
Intersection
No points of intersection (1 , 0)
with the x-axis
Intersection
(0 , 1) No points of intersection
with the y-axis
Direction of
slope from left Upwards Downwards Upwards Downwards
to right
Change in
y when x Increase Decrease Increase Decrease
increases
*Rate of
increase/
Rate of increase Rate of decrease Rate of increase Rate of decrease
decrease
increases decreases decreases decreases
of y when x
increases
When reflected
The graph of y = ` 1a j is obtained when
x
with respect The graph of y = log 1 x is obtained when
a
to the x-axis/ reflected with respect to the y-axis. reflected with respect to the x-axis.
y-axis
When reflected
x
with respect to The graph of y = loga x is obtained. The graph of y = a is obtained.
the line y = x
*For the explanation of the rates of increase and decrease, students may
refer to P. 7.15 and P. 7.16 in Chapter 7, and P. 8.21 and P. 8.22 in this
chapter.
1. Write down the corresponding function for each of the following graphs.
x 1 1 x
0 1 x x 0 1
0 0
Exercise 8C
[In this exercise, the softcopies of the figures for Questions 6 and 7 can be
downloaded from the publisher’s website.]
Level 1
1. In each of the following, the graph of the logarithmic function is reflected with respect to
the x-axis. Write down the corresponding function of each graph obtained.
(a) y = log7 x (b) y = log 1 x (c) y = log0.2 x (d) y = log 3 x
4 2
In each of the following, the graph of the function is reflected with respect to the line y = x.
Write down the corresponding function of each graph obtained. [Nos. 2–3]
(c) y = ` 1 j
x x x
2. (a) y = 7 (b) y = 0.2 (d) y = ( 3 ) x
6
4. The two curves in the figure represent the graphs of the logarithmic y
functions y = log3 x and y = log0.5 x.
(a) Write down the corresponding logarithmic functions for C1 and C2. C1
(b) C1 and C2 cut the x-axis at a point. Find the coordinates of that x
O
point.
C2
Logarithmic Functions | 8. 29
y
5. The two curves in the figure represent the graphs of the functions C3
✂
y = log x and y = 4x. Write down the corresponding functions for C3
Non-foundation
and C4.
C4
x
O
According to the graph given in each of the following figures, sketch the
graph of the required function in the same figure. [Nos. 6–7]
6. (a) y = log 1 x (b) y = log5 x
3
y y
2 2
y = log 3 x
1 1
x x
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
–1 –1 y = log 1 x
5
–2 –2
x
7. (a) y = 6 (b) y = log0.4 x
y y
y=x y=x
3 3
2 2
1 y = log6 x 1
y = 0.4x
x x
–2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 0
–2 –1 1 2 3 4
–1 –1
–2 –2
Level 2
y
8. The figure shows the graphs of y = loga x and y = logb x, where a and b
are positive constants. It is given that the graph of y = loga x passes y = loga x
(25 ,2)
through (25 , 2).
(a) Find the value of a.
x
O
(b) If the graph of y = logb x is the reflection image of the graph of
y = logb x
y = loga x with respect to the x-axis, find the value of b.
Exam-type y
✂ 9. The figure shows the graphs of y = loga x, y = logb x and y = log 1 x ,
3 y = log b x
Non-foundation
Exam-type
10. The figure shows the graphs of y = log8 x, y = logm x and y = logn x, y
where m and n are positive constants. The three graphs cut the x-axis
y = log 8 x
at the point Q.
(a) Find the coordinates of Q.
x
O Q
(b) It is given that the graph of y = log8 x is the reflection image of y = log m x
the graph of y = logm x with respect to the x-axis.
y = log n x
(i) Find the value of m.
(ii) Find the range of values of n.
Exam-type
11. The figure shows the graphs of y = loga x and y = logb x, where a and b y
L:x=k
are positive constants. A vertical line L: x = k cuts the graph of y = log a x
y = loga x, the graph of y = logb x and the x-axis at A, B and C A
y = log b x
respectively. B
C
Explain (a) Determine whether each of the following is true. x
O
Explain your answers.
2
(i) a+b22 (ii) a 2 ab
13. In the figure, C is the reflection image of the graph of y = log4 x with y
C
respect to the line y = x. R
(a) Write down the corresponding function for C. y=x
(b) It is given that the x-coordinate of the point R is 2, and the point S
is the reflection image of R with respect to the line y = x. Find the y = log4 x
coordinates of S. x
O
Level 3 ✂
Non-foundation
x
14. The figure shows the graph of y = 0.2 . Using the given figure, find the y
4
value of log5 3, correct to 1 decimal place.
1
y = 0.2 x
x
–1 0 1 2
Solution (a) 5x + 1 = 53 - 2x
` x + 1 = 3 - 2x
3x = 2
x = 23
(b) 3x - 1 = 27
Key
3x - 1 = 3 3
Rewrite the equation so that the
3
3x - 1 = 3 2 expressions on both sides have
the same base 3.
` x-1= 3
2
x= 5 Exam Video
2
(for DSE Level 4+)
✂ Instant Drill 12
Non-foundation
Solution 5x + 5x + 1 = 30
x x
5 + 5 :5 = 30 ◀ Rewrite 5x + 1 as 5x:5.
x
5 (1 + 5) = 30 ◀ Extract the common factor 5x.
x
5 :6 = 30
x
5 =5
x= 1
Instant Drill 13
Solve the following exponential equations.
x x+1 x+2
(a) 4 + 4 = 80 (b) 3 - 3x = 24
➥ Ex 8D 30–32
Solution 6x = 12
x Key
log 6 = log 12
Take common logarithms on both
x log 6 = log 12 ◀ log M k = k log M sides of the equation.
log 12 log 12
x= ◀ ! log 2
log 6 log 6
= 1.39 , cor. to 3 sig. fig.
Instant Drill 14
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct
to 3 significant figures.
(b) ` 1 j = 8
x x
(a) 7 = 14
3
➥ Ex 8D 9–14
Non-foundation
Example Solve the following exponential equations and give the
Level 2
15
answers correct to 3 significant figures.
x+1 1 - 3x
x
(a) 3 = 4 (b) 7(2 ) = 32x
Solution (a) 3x = 4x + 1
log 3x = log 4x + 1
x log 3 = (x + 1) log 4
x log 3 = x log 4 + log 4
x log 3 - x log 4 = log 4
x(log 3 - log 4) = log 4 Calculator
Keying sequence:
log 4
x= ◀ log 4 ) ' ( log 3 )
log 3 - log 4
– log 4 ) ) EXE
= - 4.82 , cor. to 3 sig. fig.
Instant Drill 15
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct
to 3 significant figures.
1-x x-1
x
(a) 2 = 3 (b) 9 = 72x x
(c) 4(5 ) = 3
x-1
➥ Ex 8D 33–38
B Logarithmic Equations
Equations with unknowns in logarithms are called logarithmic equations.
e.g. log x = 1, log0.5 (x - 1) = 0 and log3 x + log4 x = 7 are logarithmic
equations. ◀ Special types of logarithmic
equations will be discussed in
Book 5A Chapter 1.
=8
Instant Drill 16
Solve the following logarithmic equations.
(a) 6 log x - 12 = 0 (b) 3 log8 x + 2 = 0
(c) log (x + 1) = 2 log 2 (d) log6 (x - 1) = 1 log6 4
2
➥ Ex 8D 15– 23
Try to Organize
Non-foundation
Example Solve the following logarithmic equations.
Level 2
17
(a) log2 x + log4 x = 6 (b) log (3x - 1) = 1 + log (x + 2)
log2 x = 4
4
` x=2
= 16
Instant Drill 17
Solve the following logarithmic equations.
(a) log3 x + log27 x + 4 = 0 (b) log (x - 10) = log (x - 1) + 1
➥ Ex 8D 39–46
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct to 3 significant figures.
[Nos. 4–6]
x x-1 x 1+x
4. 2 = 10 5. 6 =7 6. 3 = 10
✂ Exercise 8D
Non-foundation
Level 1
Without using logarithms, solve the following exponential equations. [Nos. 1–8]
1-x x+7
1. 3 = 3x ➥ Example 12 2. 4 = 49 - x
x
2x - 1 5+x x-2
3. 7 =7 4. 3 = 32
Exam-type 6-x Exam-type x+1 3
5. 3 = 81 6. 10 = 10
Exam-type Exam-type
7. 2
x+3
= 32 8. 25
x-2
= 1
125
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct to
3 significant figures. [Nos. 9–14]
x x
9. 2 = 6 ➥ Example 14 10. 400 = 3
x x-1
11. 1.5 = 15 12. 3 =4
x+1 2x
13. 8 = 70 14. 7 = 12
21. log (x - 1) - log 3 = log 5 22. log2 x - log2 3 = 2 23. log (x + 1) - log (1 - x) = 1
Level 2
Without using logarithms, solve the following exponential equations. [Nos. 24–32]
= a1k
x-3 2-x
= 25-x
x+2
= 94 - x
2x
24. 5 25. 3 26. 2
8
2x x
4 x 4-x x +1
27. 1 - x
=4 28. 4 :8 =1 29. 3:9 = 27 2
4
x+1 x-2 x-1
30. 2 + 2x = 24 ➥ Example 13 31. 4 - 4x = -15 32. 6 - 6x + 30 = 0
Solve the following exponential equations and give the answers correct to
3 significant figures. [Nos. 33–38]
1-x x+1
= 52 - x
2+x x
33. 6 = 11x ➥ Example 15 34. 7 = 3 35. 4
x+1 2x - 1
) = 22x
x+3
= 20(1.56x - 1)
x
36. 6(8 ) = 9 37. 3(7 38. 5
Logarithmic Functions | 8. 37
Non-foundation
39. log100 x - log x = 1 ➥ Example 17 40. log3 x + log9 x = 3
Level 3
47. Solve the following simultaneous equations.
2
)
x + logr y = -6
x - 5 logr y = 8
(Give the answers in terms of r if necessary.)
3
48. Solve the equation 3 log8 (4x) + 2 = log2 x .
456
123
456123
We know that the graph of y = log x slopes upwards from left to right, y
i.e. when the value of x increases, the value of y increases, and vice versa.
(a) Find the values of log 1 111340, log 2 222300 and log 3 333290.
Non-foundation
Example
Level 1
18
(Give the answers correct to 3 significant figures.)
340
(b) Among 1 111 , 2 222300 and 3 333290, which one is
the greatest?
Solution Suppose the value of the car will be less than $100 000
Key
n years later.
n If the value P decreases by R%
a 400 000(1 - 10%) 1 100 000
n in each period, then the new
` 0.9 1 0.25 value after k periods will be
n
log 0.9 1 log 0.25 P(1 - R%)k.
n log 0.9 1 log 0.25
log 0.25
n2 ◀ The sign is reversed since
log 0.9
log 0.9 1 0.
n 2 13.157g
` At least 14 years later, the value of the car will be less
than $100 000.
Instant Drill 19
1. The price of a phone is $5 000 now. Its price decreases by 2%
every month. At least how many months later will the price of the
phone be less than $3 000?
2. The value of an antique is $4 000 now. Its value increases by 9%
every year. At least how many years later will the value of the
antique be more than $8 000?
➥ Ex 8E 19–21
B Logarithmic Transformation ✂
Non-foundation
Consider the graph on the right. We learnt that the equation of the straight y
line can be found with its slope and y-intercept:
y = mx + c slope = m
c
We say that x and y have a linear relation.
x
O
In some cases, the relation between two variables x and y is non-linear. For
x 5
example, consider the equations y = 3:4 and y = 2x (where x 2 0):
y y
y = 3.4x y = 2x5
x x
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y = 3:4x y = 2x5
Their graphs are both curves. However, we can take logarithms on both
sides of the equations and transform the non-linear relations to linear
relations. This method is called logarithmic transformation. The table
below shows two of the cases.
y = ka x y = bx n
Original graph
k
x x
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y = kax y = bx
n
x n
log y = log (ka ) log y = log (bx )
Transformation log y = log k + log ax log y = log b + log xn
log y = log k + x log a log y = log b + n log x
log y log y
log y = log k + x log a log y = log b + n log x
x log x
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Linear relation between x and log y Linear relation between log x and log y
Example The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log y
Level 1
20
x and log y. The intercepts on the vertical axis and on the 2
horizontal axis of the graph are 2 and 1 respectively. It is
x
given that y = ab , where a and b are constants.
(a) Express log y in terms of a, b and x. 0
x
1
(b) Hence, find the values of a and b.
Solution (a) y = ab
x
x
log y = log (ab ) ◀ Take common logarithm on both sides.
x
log y = log a + log b
log y = log a + x log b
(b) Key
① Horizontal axis: x, vertical axis: log y
② log y = log a + x log b
Intercept on the Slope
vertical axis
Instant Drill 20
The graph in the figure shows the linear relation log y
(4 ,2 )
between x and log y. The graph passes through (4 , 2)
and its intercept on the vertical axis is -1. It is given
that y = abx, where a and b are constants.
x
(a) Express log y in terms of a, b and x. 0
n
[Find the unknowns in a relation of the form y = bx ]
✂
log3 y
Non-foundation
Example The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between
Level 1
21 (– 4 ,1 )
log3 x and log3 y. The graph passes through (-4 , 1) and the
intercept on the vertical axis of the graph is -3. It is given log3 x
0
b
that y = ax , where a and b are constants. Find the values of
a and b.
–3
Solution Key
① Horizontal axis: log3 x, vertical axis: log3 y
y = ax b
log3 y = log3 (axb)
b
log3 y = log3 a + log3 x
log3 y = log3 a + b log3 x
Intercept on the vertical axis = -3
log3 a = -3
-3
a=3
= 1
27
Slope = - 3 - 1 ◀ The graph passes through (-4 , 1) and (0 , -3). Exam Video
0 - (- 4)
b = -1 (for DSE Level 4+)
Instant Drill 21
The graph in the figure shows the linear relation log2 y
Instant Drill 22
1. It is given that log2 y is a linear function of
log2 x. The slope and the intercept on the
slope =
horizontal axis of its graph are 31 and 6
respectively. Express y in terms of x. 0
More to Learn
4
3
x x3
–2 0 0 1
Logarithmic Functions | 8.43
Non-foundation
In Physics, the unit for the intensity of sound is W/m2. Since the intensity
-12
of sound may vary greatly in order of magnitude (from 10 W/m2 to Interesting Maths
2
100 W/m ), we often use another method to express the loudness of sound: Loudness of different sounds:
the intensity level.
Quiet whisper 30 dB
For a sound of intensity I, its intensity level D decibels (dB) is defined as Quiet street corner 50 dB
follows: Normal conversation 60 dB
Loud singing 75 dB
D = 10 log II
0 Busy traffic 90 dB
Disco 100 dB
where I0 represents the intensity of the sound that we can just hear (the Thunder 120 dB
-12
so-called threshold of hearing) and I0 = 10 W/m2. Aeroplane 130 dB
-5
e.g. If the intensity of a certain sound is 10 W/m2, then More information about noise
-5
the intensity level of the sound = 10 log 10-12 dB ◀ I0 = 10-12 W/m2
can be found in the website of
10 the Environmental Protection
Department.
= 10 log 107 dB
= 10:7 dB
= 70 dB
I
The intensity level of the sound that we can just hear is 10 log I0 dB, i.e. 0 dB.
0
Instant Drill 23
The intensity level of a sound produced by an aeroplane when taking off is
130 dB. Find the intensity of the sound.
➥ Ex 8E 13, 14
✂ D Richter Scale
Non-foundation
E2
E1
= 103
E2 = 1 000 E1
` The energy released in the Great East Japan Earthquake
was 1 000 times the energy released in the Kumamoto
Earthquake.
Instant Drill 24
In an earthquake, the magnitudes of the main shock and the aftershock
were 8.5 and 6.7 respectively. If the energy released in the main shock
was p times the energy released in the aftershock, find the value of p.
(Give the answer correct to 3 significant figures.)
➥ Ex 8E 30
Non-foundation
Exam-type 123
1. Among 10 , 9126 and 8129, which one is the least?
x
–4 0
Exam-type
4. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log2 x and log2 y
log2 y. Its slope and intercept on the horizontal axis are 1 and -5
5
k
respectively. It is given that y = Cx , where C and k are constants.
Find the values of C and k.
log2 x
–5 0
Exercise 8E
[In this exercise, unless otherwise stated,
(i) give the answers correct to 3 significant figures if necessary,
2
(ii) the relation between the intensity of sound I W/m and its intensity level
D dB is D = 10 log I , where I0 = 10-12 W/m2,
I0
(iii) the relation between the magnitude M and the energy E J released in an
earthquake is M = 2 log E + K, where K is a constant.]
3
Level 1
Exam-type
1. (a) Find the values of log 202300, log 212290 and log 222280.
(b) Among 202300, 212290 and 222280, which one is the greatest? ➥ Example 18
Exam-type
2. (a) Find the values of log 1 234789, log 2 345678 and log 3 456567.
(b) Among 1 234789, 2 345678 and 3 456567, which one is the least?
Exam-type
3. Arrange 600241, 700239 and 800190 in ascending order.
Exam-type
4. Among 101 500
, 103 000 and 109 000
, which one is the best estimate of
Explain 451
767 ? Explain your answer.
8.46 | Chapter 8
2 3
✂ 5. The relation between the surface area A cm and the volume V cm of a
sphere can be represented by the following formula:
Non-foundation
n
A = 4.836V , where n is a constant.
2
It is given that the surface area and the volume of a sphere are 1 000 cm
and 2 974 cm3 respectively. Find the value of n by using logarithms.
Exam-type
6. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between x and log y. log y
The slope and the intercept on the vertical axis of the graph are 1 and
3 respectively. It is given that y = abx, where a and b are constants.
(a) Express log y in terms of a, b and x.
3
(b) Hence, find the values of a and b. ➥ Example 20
x
0
Exam-type
7. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between x and log4 y. It log4 y
is given that y = abx, where a and b are constants. x
0 3
(a) Express log4 y in terms of a, b and x. 2
Exam-type
8. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log2 x and log2 y. log2 y
The slope and the intercept on the horizontal axis of the graph are - 5 log2 x
3 0
–3
and -3 respectively. It is given that y = ax b, where a and b are
constants. Find the values of a and b. ➥ Example 21
Exam-type
9. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log x and log y. log y
It is given that y = axb, where a and b are constants. Find the values of
a and b. 2
( 3 ,1 )
log x
0
Exam-type x
10. It is given that y = 16(2 ). Denote the graph of log2 y against x by G.
(a) Express log2 y in terms of x.
(b) Find the intercept on the vertical axis and the slope of G.
Exam-type 4
11. It is given that y = 81x . Denote the graph of log3 y against log3 x by H.
(a) Express log3 y in terms of log3 x.
(b) Find the intercept on the horizontal axis and the slope of H.
Exam-type
12. It is given that y = loga x + 5, where a is a positive constant. If the ✂
graph of y = loga x + 5 passes through (81 , 1), express x in terms of y.
Non-foundation
-4 2
13. If the intensity of a sound produced by a moving car is 10 W/m ,
what is the intensity level of the sound? ➥ Example 23
14. The intensity level of the sound of a crying baby is 68 dB. Find the
intensity of the sound and give the answer in scientific notation.
Level 2
Exam-type -333
17. Arrange 666 , 555-444 and 444-555 in ascending order.
Exam-type -250 -500 -750
18. Among 10 , 10 and 10 , which one is the best estimate of
Explain
213-109? Explain your answer.
19. The value of a machine is $450 000 now. Its value depreciates by 20%
every year. At least how many years later will its value be less than
$100 000? ➥ Example 19
21. Mr Chan borrows $10 000 from a bank at an interest rate of 12% p.a.
compounded monthly. For at most how many months can Mr Chan
borrow the money so that the total repayment to the bank will not
exceed $11 000?
Exam-type
log5 y
✂ 22. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log5 x and
log5 y. The intercepts on the horizontal axis and on the vertical axis of
Non-foundation
1
the graph are - 1 and 1 respectively.
2
(a) Find the slope of the graph. log5 x
0
(b) Express y in terms of x. –1
2
Exam-type
23. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between x and log y. log y
The slope and the intercept on the horizontal axis of the graph are - 1
4
and -2 respectively. Express y in terms of x. x
–2 0
Exam-type
24. It is given that log2 y is a linear function of log2 x. The graph of the
linear function passes through (1 , 5) and (2 , 7). Express y in terms of x. ➥ Example 22
Exam-type
25. It is given that log4 y is a linear function of x. The graph of the linear
function passes through (1 , 2) and (3 , 12). Express y in terms of x.
Exam-type
26. It is given that log2 y is a linear function of log2 x. The intercepts on
the horizontal axis and on the vertical axis of the graph of the linear
36
function are 6 and 3 respectively. If xayb = 2 , where a and b are
constants, find the values of a and b.
-8
27. The intensity of the sound in a bookstore is 10 W/m2.
(a) Find the intensity level of the sound.
(b) If the intensity level of the sound is halved now, find the new
intensity of the sound.
28. The intensity level of a sound is 40 dB. If the intensity level of the
Explain
sound is increased by 25%, is the new intensity of the sound 10 times
the original? Explain your answer.
29. The intensity level of the sound recorded daily on a road is 50 dB. On
a holiday, some people engage illegal motor racing on the road. The
intensity of the sound produced is 106 times as large as that recorded
daily. What is the intensity level of the sound produced in the car race?
Level 3 ✂
Exam-type
Non-foundation
32. It is given that log8 y is a linear function of log2 x. The intercepts on
the horizontal axis and on the vertical axis of the graph of the linear
function are -2 and 4 respectively. Express y in terms of x.
`3 , 2 j
2 3
1
3
log9 t
0
Interesting Maths
The Scottish John Napier (1550-1617) invented logarithms
and the logarithm table. Before the invention of calculators,
logarithms were widely used in astronomy, trading, navigation,
engineering and military.
✂ A Logarithm Table
Non-foundation
In the common logarithm table (for short, the logarithm table), we can find
the approximate value of the common logarithm of any number between 1 ◀ The approximate value is between
and 10. Below is an extract of the logarithm table. 0 and 1, and is correct to
4 decimal places.
2.0 .3010 3032 3054 3075 3096 3118 3139 3160 3181 3201 2 4 6 8 11 13 15 17 19
2.1 .3222 3243 3263 3284 3304 3324 3345 3365 3385 3404 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
2.2 .3424 3444 3464 3483 3502 3522 3541 3560 3579 3598 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 15 17
2.3 .3617 3636 3655 3674 3692 3711 3729 3747 3766 3784 2 4 6 7 9 11 13 15 17
2.4 .3802 3820 3838 3856 3874 3892 3909 3927 3945 3962 2 4 5 7 9 11 12 14 16
For a number M not between 1 and 10, its common logarithm can be found
by the method below.
n n
log M = log ( p # 10 ) = log p + log 10 = log p + n, where p is a number
between 1 and 10, and n is an integer.
Using the logarithm table, find the values of the following logarithms.
(a) log 2.06 (b) log 2.142
(c) log 22.9 (d) log 0.248
Logarithmic Functions | 8. 51
B Antilogarithm Table ✂
Non-foundation
If log x = y, then x is called the antilogarithm of y. ◀
y
In fact, x = 10 .
When the logarithm of a number is given, we can use an antilogarithm
table to find that number. The approximate value of the antilogarithm of ◀ The approximate value is between
any number between 0 and 1 can be found from the antilogarithm table. 1 and 10, and is correct to
4 significant figures.
Below is an extract of the antilogarithm table.
.50 3162 3170 3177 3184 3192 3199 3206 3214 3221 3228 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7
.51 3236 3243 3251 3258 3266 3273 3281 3289 3296 3304 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7
‘5’ in the Difference Column
.52 3311 3319 3327 3334 3342 3350 3357 3365 3373 3381 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 represents the value 0.005.
.53 3388 3396 3404 3412 3420 3428 3436 3443 3451 3459 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 7
.54 3467 3475 3483 3491 3499 3508 3516 3524 3532 3540 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 7
For a number M not between 0 and 1, its antilogarithm (for short, antilog)
can be found by the method below. Quick Quiz 8.8
Let M = y + n, where y is a number between 0 and 1, and n is an integer.
M y+n Using the antilogarithm
Then antilog M = 10 = 10 = 10y # 10n = (antilog y) # 10n
table, find the values of
e.g. (iii) antilog 2.531 (iv) antilog (-1.469) the antilogarithms of the
2 following numbers.
= (antilog 0.531) # 10 = (antilog 0.531) # 10-2
. 3.396 # 102 . 3.396 # 10-2 (a) 0.523 (b) 0.541 7
= 339.6 = 0.033 96 (c) 1.518 (d) -0.496
C Slide Rule
The slide rule is another calculation tool designed by applying the concept
of logarithms. We can use the slide rule to do multiplication and division. Interesting Maths
The English mathematician
William Oughtred (1575-1660)
invented the slide rule in 1632.
The accuracy of the readings on the slide rule can only be correct to
3 decimal places, and there are certain limitations and disadvantages.
Students can search more
The slide rules are no longer used after calculators appeared in the 20th information about slide rules on
century. Internet.
antilogarithm 逆對數
8. 52 | Chapter 8
✂ Chapter Summary
Non-foundation
1 = 6-2 log6 1 = -2
36 36
y = loga x
( a > 1) y = loga x
(0< a <1)
x x
0 1 0 1
Non-foundation
the reflection images of each other with
The figure shows the graphs of y = 4x,
respect to the x-axis.
y = loga x and y = logb x. The graph of
x
(d) The graphs of y = a and y = loga x are the y = loga x is the reflection image of the graph of
reflection images of each other with respect x
y = 4 with respect to the line y = x.
to the line y = x. y
(e) (i) When a 2 1, y = 4x y = x
(b) Equations with unknowns in logarithms are log3 (x + 1) = 1 log (2x - 1) = log x
called logarithmic equations. ` x+1=3 ` 2x - 1 = x
x=2 x= 1
(i) If loga x = p, then x = ap.
(ii) If loga x = loga q, then x = q.
Case 1: –2
x
Transform y = ka (where k 2 1 and a 2 1) to
logm y = logm k + x logm a.
The graph in the figure shows the linear relation
log m y
y log m y = log m k + x log m a between log3 x and log3 y.
y = ka x
Intercept on the vertical axis = -2
slope = log m a
Slope = 0 - ]- 2g
log m k
k
x x 1-0
O O
=2
Case 2:
` log3 y = 2 log3 x - 2
Transform y = bxn (where b 2 1 and n 2 1) to 2
log3 y = log3 x - 2
logm y = logm b + n logm x. 2
log3 y = log3 x - log3 9
log m y
y 2
log m y = log m b + n log m x log3 y = log3 x
9
y = bx n 2
log m b
slope = n y= x
9
x log m x
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Checkpoint ✂
Non-foundation
In each of the following, put ‘✓’ in if it is correct, and ‘✗’ if it is wrong.
[Nos. 1−8]
1. log2 0 = 1
2. log3 1 = 3
4. log4 5 + log4 7 = 0
7 5
5. log7 56 - log7 8 = 1
log 90
6. log3 90 = = 30
log 3
7. 6 556
399
2 5 445403
x+1 3x
8. If 4 = 2 , then x = 2.
y = logb x. They cut the x-axis at P. It is given that the graph of y = log3 x
y = logb x is the reflection image of the graph of y = log3 x
with respect to the x-axis.
y = loga x
(a) The coordinates of P are . x
O P
(b) a ( 2 / 1 ) 3
y = logb x
(c) b =
x 2x + 1
13. Solve 7 = 6 and give the answer correct to 3 significant
figures.
✂ Supplementary Exercise 8
Non-foundation
y
2. Convert the following expressions into the form x = a .
(b) log 9 1
4
(a) log 1 000 000 (c) log 1 000 (d) log125 5
81
(b) log 1
3
(a) log 125 (c) log 5 (d) log5 100
25
Exam-type
10. If log 2 = p and log 7 = q, express the following logarithms in terms of p and q.
(a) log 14 (b) log 3.5 (c) log4 7 (d) log 1 2
7
11. The two curves in the figure represent the graphs of the logarithmic y
functions y = log 1 x and y = log 1 x .
2 4
(a) Write down the corresponding logarithmic functions for C1 and C2.
(b) C1 and C2 cut the x-axis at a point. Find the coordinates of that
x
point. O
C1
C2
Logarithmic Functions | 8. 57
12. According to the graph given in each of the following figures, sketch ◀ The softcopies of these figures
can be downloaded from the
✂
the graph of the required function in the same figure.
Non-foundation
publisher’s website.
(a) y = log6 x (b) y = log0.8 x
y y
12
y = 0.8 x
2 10 y=x
8
1 6
4
x 2
0 1 2 3 4 x
– 12 – 10 – 8 – 6 –4 – 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
–1 y = log 1 x –2
6
–4
–2 –6
–8
– 10
– 12
Exam-type
✂ 23. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between x and log3 y. log3 y
It is given that y = abx, where a and b are constants.
Non-foundation
(– 1 ,2 )
(a) Express log3 y in terms of a, b and x.
(b) Find the values of a and b.
x
0 3
5
x
24. The figure shows the graph of y = ab , where a and b are constants. y
x
0
Exam-type
25. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log9 x and log9 y
log9 y. It is given that y = axb, where a and b are constants. 3
2
(a) Find the values of a and b.
(b) Find the value of y when x = 16.
log9 x
–1 0
26. The intensity level of the sound at a concert is 92 dB. What is the
intensity of the sound at the concert?
(Give the answer correct to 2 significant figures and in scientific notation.)
Level 2
Without using a calculator, find the values of the following. [Nos. 28–29]
4
28. (a) log8 23 (b) log2 64
Exam-type
33. If log 2 = x and log 3 = y, express the values of the following logarithms in terms of x and y. ✂
Non-foundation
(a) log 1.5 (b) log 15 (c) log24 1 (d) log 5
6 27
(a) log5 (3x - 4y) = 2 (b) log3 x + log3 y = 2 (c) 1 log x3 = 1 + log (5y)
4
Exam-type
35. In the figure, the graph of y = b 1 l is the reflection image of the graph
x y
3 y=x
of y = loga x with respect to the line y = x. The graphs of y = loga x and
y = logb x cut the x-axis at a point P.
(a) Find the value of a. y = ` 13 j x
x
(b) Find the coordinates of P. O P
y = logb x
y = loga x
(c) Find the range of possible values of b.
42. log2 (3x - 1) - 1 = log2 x 43. log7 (2x - 1) = log7 (8x - 10) + log 7 1
7
Exam-type x x-1
44. (a) Solve 10 - 10 = 9.
x-1
(b) Solve log (10 + 9) = x.
Exam-type x+2
45. (a) Simplify 2 - 2 x.
x
(b) Solve log2 (2 + 12) = x + 2.
46. The value of an antique watch is $13 000 now. Its value increases by
4% every year. At least how many years later will the value of the
watch be more than $20 000?
✂ 48. Given that for every metre that a diver goes down, the light intensity
decreases by 2.5%. How many metres should a diver go down such that
Non-foundation
(a) the light intensity is one fourth of that at the water surface?
(b) the light intensity is 1% of that at the water surface?
(Give the answers correct to the nearest integer.)
49. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between x and log3 y. log3 y
It is given that y = mnx, where m and n are constants. Jasmine claims
Explain
x
that both m and n are less than 1. Do you agree? Explain your answer. O
Exam-type
50. It is given that log 4 y is a linear function of log 8 x. The slope and
intercept on the vertical axis of the graph of log4 y against log8 x are
- 43 and 25 respectively.
53. (a) Alan records the intensity level of the sound in a classroom to be
65 dB. The intensity level of the sound recorded on a street near
his school is 90 dB. How many times the intensity of the sound in
the classroom is that on the street?
(b) Alan knows that the intensity of the sound from a building site is
70 times that from the street mentioned in (a). By how many dB is
the intensity level of the sound from the building site more than
that from the street?
(Give the answers correct to the nearest integer.)
54. The table shows the information about the three earthquakes that
Date Magnitude ✂
occurred in Mexico from 1985-1986.
Non-foundation
19/9/1985 8.l
(a) How many times the energy released in the second earthquake was
that in the first one? 21/9/1985 7.5
(b) How many times the energy released in the third earthquake was 30/4/1986 7.0
that in the first one?
(Give the answers correct to the nearest integer.)
Level 3
xy
55. It is given that log3 x = log3 y = log3 12 = k and z = 81, where x, y,
2
z
z and k are positive numbers.
(a) Find the value of k.
58. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log 36 x and log6 y
Cross-topic Questions
2
59. If a and b are the two roots of the equation x - 3x + 1 = 0 (where
a 2 b), find the values of the following expressions.
2a
(c) log3 3 b
a 2b
(a) log a + log b (b) 4 :2
9
(Leave the radical sign ‘ ’ in the answers if necessary.)
✂ Multiple-choice Questions
Non-foundation
y-z Exam-type
61. If x = 100 , then z = 69. The figure shows the graphs of y = logp x and
y x y = logq x, where p and q are positive
A. 100 - x. B. y - 100 .
constants.
log x y
C. y - 2 log x. D. y - 2
.
Exam-type
Exam-type
67. Which of the following is the least? 71. The graph in the figure shows the linear
765 654
A. 432 B. 543 relation between log2 x and y . If x = 16,
543 432
C. 654 D. 765 then y =
Exam-type A. 1. y
68. Let a, b and c be positive constants. On the 4
same rectangular coordinate system, the graph B. 1.
of y = a - logb x and the graph of y = logc x C. 4. 1
slope = 1
4
cut the x-axis at the points P and Q D. 16.
respectively. Denote the origin by O. Find log2 x
0
OP : OQ.
a a
A. b : 1 B. c : 1
a a
C. b : c D. c : c
Exam-type Exam-type x
72. The graph in the figure shows the linear 74. The figure shows the graph of y = ab , where ✂
relation between x and log5 y. If y = abx, a and b are constants.
Non-foundation
then b = y
1 . log5 y
A. y = ab x
125
B. 1 .
25 x
0 1.5 6
C. 25.
x
D. 125. 0
–3
Which of the following may represent the
Exam-type relation between x and log5 y?
73. In the figure, the straight line L shows the
A. log5 y B. log5 y
linear relation between log2 x and log2 y. It is
given that L passes through (1 , 12) and
(5 , 44). If y = axb, then a =
A. 8. log2 y x x
L O O
B. 16.
log5 y log5 y
C. 24. C. D.
D. 32. x x
O O
log2 x
O
Competition Corner
1. Australian Mathematics Competition 2018 − Senior Division
x
In the equation g 256 = 2(8 ) the value of x is
60
A. -17 B. -19 C. -21 D. -23 E. 16
Solving Strategy: 1 1
1
x 8
g 256 = 2(8 ) as (g ((2 ) 2 ) 2 g) .
2
1. Rewrite
60
2. Consider the product of prime factors of m.
8. 64 | Chapter 8
Star Tips
① Substitute the coordinates of the two points that G passes through into the equation of G to set up simultaneous equations.
② Use the properties of indices or logarithms to solve the simultaneous equations and find the values of a and b. Then, express
x in terms of y by the definition of logarithms.
`
2 = a + logb 1 024 ...... (2)
✓ 1 for either one x=b
y-a
` b = 16
2 logarithms are involved.
(3)
:
64
= b -a
b
✓ 1 for solving simultaneous
equations
b = 4 or -4 (rejected) 16 = b2
Division is used
Substitute b = 4 into (1). b = 4 or -4 (rejected) when indices
0 = a + log4 64 are involved.
Substitute b = 4 into (3).
0=a+3 -a
64 = 4
a = -3 ✓
1 for correct values of a and b
43 = 4-a
` y = -3 + log4 x
y + 3 = log4 x
a = -3 ✓
1 for correct values of a and b
x=4
y+3
✓
1 for correct answer ` x=4
y+3
✓ 1 for correct answer
am Drill 1
Denote the graph of y = a + logb x by G, where a and b are constants. It is given that G passes through (216 , 4)
and the x-intercept of G is 1 . Express x in terms of y. (4 marks)
6
MC Question Tutor
Question 2
It is given that log25 y is a linear function of log5 x. The intercepts on the horizontal axis and on the vertical
axis of the graph of the linear function are 8 and 2 respectively. Which of the following must be true?
2 8 2 8
A. xy = 5 B. x y = 5
8 16 8 16
C. xy = 5 D. x y = 5
am Drill 2
It is given that log8 y is a linear function of log2 x. The graph of the linear function passes through (5 , 1)
and (10 , 0). Which of the following must be true?
5 6 5 6
A. xy = 2 B. x y = 2
3 5 30 5 3 30
C. x y = 2 D. x y = 2
Exam Information
Exam-type Questions
1. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log3 x and log9 y
log9 y. The slope of the graph is - 21 and the intercept on the horizontal
b
axis is 4. Express the relation between x and y in the form y = ax ,
where a and b are constants.
log3 x
0 4
2. Denote the graph of y = a + logb x by G, where a and b are constants. It is given that G passes through
(1 , -2) and (8 , -1). Express x in terms of y.
3. Which of the following is the best estimation of 6. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation
9 898300? between log5 x and log5 y. Which of the
A. 101 000 following must be true?
B. 10
1 500 2 log5 y
y 12
2 000
A. 3
=5
C. 10 x
D. 102 500 y
3
12 4
B. 2
=5
x
4. Which of the following may represent the graph 2
of the function y = log 2 x ? C. x = 512
3 log5 x
3 y –6 0
y y
A. B. 3
x = 512
D. 2
y
x
O
7. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation
x
O between x and y . Which of the following
must be true?
y y
C. D.
A. y = 1 x - 3x + 9
2 y
4
B. y = 1 x + 3x + 9
x 2
O 4
x 3
O 2
C. y = 4x - 12x + 9 x
2 0
D. y = 4x + 12x + 9 6
5. The figure shows the graphs of y = logp x and
y = logq x, where p and q are positive constants. 8. It is given that log6 y is a linear function of x.
A vertical line L cuts the x-axis, the graph of The slope and the intercept on the horizontal
y = logp x and the graph of y = logq x at A, B axis of the graph of the linear function are
and C respectively. Which of the following
- 41 and 8 respectively. If y = ab , then a =
x
is/are true?
A. 1. B.
I. p1q y
6
6.
L
II. pq 2 1 C. 6. D. 36.
III. BC = log p
q q
AB C 9. It is given that log4 y is a linear function of
y = logp x
A. I only B log8 x. The graph of the linear function passes
x
B. II only O A through (4 , -1) and (-2 , 2). Which of the
y = logq x
C. I and III only following must be true?
D. II and III only 1 1
A. x2 y = 2 B. x y 2 = 2
1 1
C. x3 y = 4 D. xy3 = 4
2. DS 201
The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log4 x and log8 y
log8 y. The slope and the intercept on the horizontal axis of the graph
are - 1 and 3 respectively. Express the relation between x and y in
3
k
the form y = Ax , where A and k are constants. (3 marks)
log4 x
O 3
3. C 200 1
4. H DS 2021 6. H DS 2020
Let a, b and c be positive constants. On the same The graph in the figure shows the linear relation
rectangular coordinate system, the graph of between x3 and y . If x = 2, then y =
y = a + logb x and the graph of y = logc x cut A. 3. y
the x-axis at the points S and T respectively. B. 8.
Denote the origin by O. Find OT : OS. C. 9. 1
a
A. 1:b D. 33. x3
B. 1 : ca –4 O
C. ba : 1
7. DS 201
D. ca : 1
It is given that log9 y is a linear function of
5. DS 2021 log 3 x. The intercepts on the vertical axis
The graph in the figure shows the linear relation and on the horizontal axis of the graph of
between log 5 x and log 5 y. Which of the the linear function are 7 and 8 respectively.
following must be true? Which of the following must be true?
A. xy = 625
2 log 5 y A. x 4y 7 = 356
2
B. x y = 625 2 B. x 7y 4 = 356
y
2 C. x 7y 8 = 356
C. x = 625
D. x 8y 7 = 356
y
D. = 625
x
2 log 5 x
–4 O
The figure shows the graph of y = loga x and the Which of the following is the greatest?
graph of y = logb x on the same rectangular A. 124241
coordinate system, where a and b are positive B. 241
214
B. II only x
x O
O C
C. I and III only
D. II and III only The figure above shows the graph of y = abx,
where a and b are constants. Which of the
9. DS 201
following graphs may represent the relation
In the figure, the straight line L shows the between x and log7 y?
relation between log4 x and log4 y. It is given A. log7 y B. log7 y
that L passes through the points (1 , 2) and
(9 , 6). If y = kxa, then k =
1. log4 y
A. L
2 x x
O O
B. 3.
2
C. log7 y D. log7 y
C. 2.
D. 8. O
log4 x x x
O O
10. DS 201
D. b .
a+1
Answers
1
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2
24 501
Instant Drill
1 a 5 -6 -4 Quick Quiz 8.1 (P. 8.3)
2 a 1 10 000 1. 4 2. 10
6
3. -2
50.1 0.251 4. 10
-3
5. 2.5 6. 10
d
3 a 2 3 1
4 3 Quick Quiz 8.2 (P. 8.4)
-1 e f
3 4
1. 2.28 2. 0.556 3. -0.569
4 a 8 log x 2 log x 6
5 a a+b 2a - b Quick Quiz 8.3 (P. 8.6)
2a + b + 1 b-a-1 1. ✗ 2. ✓ 3. ✗ 4. ✓
6 a 1 2 -4 5. ✓ 6. ✗ 7. ✗ 8. ✓
0 e -1 f 1
3 Class Practice 8.1 (P. 8.9)
7 a 1 2
3 1. 0.1 2. 2 3. -1
8 a 1 2
4. 2 5. -log x 6. 1
2
3 1
2 7 a a+b b-a a+b+1
9 a 6 2
Exercise 8A (P. 8.10)
10 y = x
11 a (i) no (ii) yes
1. a 1.38 3.48 -1.30
1
4. log 0.2 = n 5. 1 000 = 103
12 a -1
3 6. 0.000 01 = 10
-5
7. A = 100.9
5 3 a 7 -1 -3
2
13 a 2 1 9. 10 10. 6.31 11. 0.087 1 12. 3
Quick Quiz 8.4 (P. 8.12) Quick Quiz 8.6 (P. 8.24)
1. log2 16 = 4 1. ✓ 2. ✗ 3. ✓ 4. ✗
2. log 6 36 = 2
y = log5 x y = log 2 x
3
1. -2 2. 16
2 a y = log 7 x y = log0.2 x
a -2 0
y = log 1 x y = log 3 x
a 6 1 6
y = a 31 k
4 x x
1 a y=2
5. y = x 4
y = 0.8x y = ] 5 gx
Exercise 8B (P. 8.18)
a C1: y = log3 x , C2: y = log0.5 x (1 , 0)
1 a 2.32 0.936 -1.29 x
5. C3 : y = 4 , C4 : y = log x
2. 3 3. 5 4. 0 5. -1
a 5 1
6. -4 7. 1 8. 64 9. 16 5
3 9
9. a 3 a2b2 1
3
10. 4 11. 1 12. 1 13. 2
7 10 a (1 , 0)
14. 1 15. 2 16. -1 17. 3 1 1 1n11
(i) (ii)
8 8
18. 1 19. 3 20. 4 21. 2
4 2 11 a (i) yes (ii) no
1 x
22. 2 23. 1 24. 1 a y=4 (16 , 2)
2
14. 0.7
2 a a+1 a-2 2a
26. a 2a + b a+b b
a Class Practice 8.4 (P. 8.35)
2
5. 2 6. - 2 7. - 1 8. 1 18. 10
-250
19. 7 years 20. 15 years 21. 9 months
3 2 2
9. 2.58 10. 0.183 11. 6.68 12. 2.26 22 a 2
2
13. 1.04 14. 0.319 15. 5 16. 3 y = 5x
1 1
- x- 2
17. -1 18. 82 19. -19 20. 2 23. y = 10 4 2 24. y = 8x
5x - 3
21. 16 22. 12 23. 9 24. 1 25. y = 4 26. a = 6, b = 12
11 -10 2
27. a 40 dB 10 W/m
25. 2 26. 6 27. 2 28. 12
3 28. yes 29. 110 dB 30. 178 times 31. 6.2
6
29. 4 30. 3 31. 2 32. 2 32. y = 4 096x
33. 5.91 34. 0.361 35. 0.612 36. -3.44
a k = 3, r = 1
3
37. 0.338 38. 2.72 39. 0.01 40. 9
5.13 units 13
41. 64 42. 1 43. 1
25 3
Quick Quiz 8.7 (P. 8.50)
44. no real solutions 45. no real solutions
a 0.313 9 0.330 8
46. 3 47. x = -2, y = 12
r 1.359 8 -0.605 5
48. 4
Quick Quiz 8.8 (P. 8.51)
Class Practice 8.5 (P. 8.45)
a 3.334 3.481
129
1. 8 2. 15 years 32.96 0.319 2
3. a = 9 , b = 3 4. C = 2 , k = 1
5 Checkpoint (P. 8.55)
Exercise 8E (P. 8.45) 1. ✗ 2. ✗ 3. ✓ 4. ✓
300 290
1 a log 202 = 692, log 212 = 675, 5. ✓ 6. ✗ 7. ✓ 8. ✓
log 222280 = 657 a (1 , 0) 2 1
300 3
202
10. y = a 1 k
x
q p
10 a p+q q-p -q a 8 times 45 times
2p
11 a C1: y = log 1 x , C2: y = log 1 x 55. a 2 x = 9, y = 3, z = 1
4 2 3
(1 , 0) a log 4 2
13. 1 14. 1.23 15. -12.5 58. 1
2
16. -8 17. 24 18. 1 0 64
7 a 2 5
140 145 144
19. 2 20. 4 030 1 4 100 1 4 400 0 a A: (1 , 0), B: (1 , 3), D: (8 , 3)
21. 5 years (i) 7x + 3y - 36 = 0 (ii) no
22 a log y = log a + x log b 61. D 62. C 63. A 64. A
65. B 66. B 67. D 68. A
a= 1 , b= 1
1 000 1 000
69. C 70. D 71. C 72. C
2 a log3 y = log3 a + x log3 b
73. B 74. A
a = 2.28, b = 0.253
] - x - 3y g
x+y 1 1
- 3x
+y 2 Exam Get-Set-Go — Public Exam Questions (P. 8.67)
x = ]50yg
25 + 4y 4
34. a x= x = 812 3
1. x = 3
y+2
2. y = 8x
-1
2 3. 1
3 y 2
a 1 (1 , 0) 01b1 1 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. B
3 3
36. - 2 37. 5 38. 0.159 8. C 9. D 10. D 11. B
5
12. B 13. A
39. -0.363 40. 100 41. 1
16
42. 1 43. no real solutions
a 1 1
x
a 3 (2 ) 2
46. 11 years
7 a 0.1 8 years
a 55 m 182 m
49. yes
1
-
0 a y = 32x 2
(i) 8 (ii) 1
4
51. a = 6, b = 2
52. experiment Y
a 316 times 18 dB