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Exponential and logarithmic functions・Form 4 maths・Non-foundation topic

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A standard method from Exponential and logarithmic functions: the steps.

Steps

log is the reverse of a power. "logₐN = x" means "aˣ = N". So log₂32 asks "2 to what power is 32?" Answer: 5.

For the whole topic, read Exponential and logarithmic functions: key points, common mistakes and how the DSE tests it.

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