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Properties of Logarithms - IB

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Logarithms and Exponentials
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire Version
5.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Properties of Logarithms - IB

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will compare logarithmic properties to their exponential counterparts.

Objectives

Students will state and apply the properties of logarithms:

  • loga(m*n) = loga(m) + loga(n)
  • loga(m/n) = loga(m) - loga(n)
  • loga(mn) = n*loga(m)

 

Vocabulary

  • Logarithmic expressions
  • Equivalent expressions
  • Exponential properties

About the Lesson

Students will be using Lists and Spreadsheets/Data and Statistics pages on the TI-Nspire CX II to make comparisons between the properties of exponents and the properties of logarithms.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Logarithms and Exponentials
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire Version
5.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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