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  1. What algorithm is used by computers to calculate logarithms?

    The GNU C library, for example, uses a call to the fyl2x() assembler instruction, which means that logarithms are calculated directly from the hardware. So the question is: what algorithm is used by …

  2. When do we use common logarithms and when do we use natural …

    May 14, 2021 · 3 Currently, in my math class, we are learning about logarithms. I understand that the common logarithm has a base of 10 and the natural has a base of e. But, when do we use them? For …

  3. Multiplying two logarithms (Solved) - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Apr 30, 2016 · I was wondering how one would multiply two logarithms together? Say, for example, that I had: $$\\log x·\\log 2x < 0$$ How would one solve this? And if it weren't possible, what would its …

  4. logarithms - How to type logarithmic functions into Desmos graphing ...

    Jun 2, 2022 · Explore related questions logarithms graphing-functions See similar questions with these tags.

  5. logarithms - Log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Jan 9, 2017 · For example, the following "proof" can be obtained if you're sloppy: \begin {align} e^ {\pi i} = -1 & \implies (e^ {\pi i})^2 = (-1)^2 & \text { (square both sides)}\\ & \implies e^ {2\pi i} = 1 & \text { …

  6. Calculate logarithms by hand - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    You could build a table of certain logarithms: 10^ (-1/2), 10^ (-1/4), etc. Twenty such entries would allow you to calculate logs to 5 places by multiplying your target number by the appropriate power of ten …

  7. What is the point of logarithms? How are they used? [closed]

    Logarithms are defined as the solutions to exponential equations and so are practically useful in any situation where one needs to solve such equations (such as finding how long it will take for a …

  8. Logarithms "real life" usage for multiplication of 2 numbers

    May 25, 2017 · The practical real-life application of logarithms in doing arithmetic came before the days of hand-held electronic calculators (if you are young, let me explain that a hand-held calculator was …

  9. What's the formula to solve summation of logarithms?

    What's the formula to solve summation of logarithms? Ask Question Asked 12 years, 2 months ago Modified 3 years, 6 months ago

  10. How do I square a logarithm? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    May 7, 2015 · How do I square log2(3) log 2 (3). Does it become 2log2(3) 2 log 2 (3) ?