Gradient of a Curve
Mathematics SSS 2 First Term
Theme: Numbers and Numeration
WEEK 1
Logarithm
Performance Objectives
Students should be able to;
- Use logarithm tables to perform calculations involving numbers greater than 1.
- Compare characteristics of logarithm with corresponding numbers in standard form.
Revisions on Logarithm numbers
Content
From indices we have that 23 = 8 where 2 is the base and 3 is the power. On the other hand, we can write that the log of 8 to base 2 is equal to 3, denoted thus
Log2 8 = 3
Also 52 = 25 which means that log525 = 2.
Subscribe now to gain full access to this lesson note
Take Me ThereClick here to gain access to the full notes.