Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Comparing Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

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After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Explore exponential functions and their inverses.
  2. Define logarithmic functions based on the comparison of exponential and logarithmic functions
  3. Translate an exponential function into its corresponding logarithmic function.
  4. Understand properties of logarithms as they relate to exponents.
  5. Simplify logarithmic expressions using properties of logarithms.

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