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General Mathematics
Module 7:
Logarithmic Functions,
Equations, and Inequalities

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"Logarithm" is a word made up by Scottish

Mathematician John Napier (1550-1617), from the
Greek word logos meaning "proportion, ratio or word"
and arithmos meaning "number", which when combined
together makes "ratio-number”.
In its simplest form, logarithms.

This learning material will provide you with

information and activities that will deepen your
understanding of logarithms.

After going through this module, you are expected

to:
1. represent real-life situations using logarithmic
functions (M11GM-Ih-1),
2. distinguish logarithmic function, logarithmic
equation, and logarithmic inequality
(M11GM-Ih-2); and
3. solve logarithmic equations and inequalities
(M11GM-Ih-i-1).

Learning Objectives:
1. define logarithmic function
2. identify real-life situations using logarithmic
functions
3. distinguish logarithmic function, logarithmic equation, and logarithmic
inequality
4. determine the properties of logarithm
5. solve logarithmic equations and inequalities

Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer the
pretest on the next page in a separate sheet of paper.

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For you to understand the lesson well, do the following activities.

Directions: Accomplish the FRAYER models on the next page. Choose from the given
choices below. Use a separate sheet of paper.

Characteristics
• It is an inverse of exponential function, and any exponential function can be
expressed in logarithmic form.
• Equations in which one or both sides can be logarithms
• Inequalities in which one or both sides can be logarithms Definitions
• It is an exponent that indicates the power to which a base number is raised
to produce a given number.
• It is an equation involving logarithms.
• It is an inequality involving logarithms. Examples and Non-examples
• 𝑙𝑜𝑔864 = 2
• 𝑙𝑜𝑔7(𝑥 + 2) ≥ 𝑙𝑜𝑔7(6𝑥 − 3)
• 5 + ln 2𝑥 = 4
• 𝑙𝑜𝑔25625 = 2
• 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2𝑥 − 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔3𝑥 + 2
• ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔0.25𝑥
• y = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3𝑥
• 𝑙𝑜𝑔6𝑥 = 3
• 𝑦 = 2𝑙𝑜𝑔5𝑥

A. FRAYER Model on Logarithmic function

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 B. FRAYER Model on Logarithmic equation

C. FRAYER Model on Logarithmic inequality

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Representation of Logarithmic Function to Real-life Situation

A logarithm is defined as the exponent that indicates the power to which a
base number is raised to produce a given number. The logarithm of a with base b is
denoted by 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑎 and is defined as 𝑐 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑎 if and only if 𝑎 = 𝑏𝑐. In the example shown
below, 3 is the exponent to which the base 2 must be raised to produce the answer,
which is 8, or 23 = 8.

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 Note that in both the logarithmic and exponential forms, b is the base. In the
exponential form, c is an exponent; this implies that the logarithm is actually an
exponent. Hence,
logarithmic Logarithmic form and
exponential
functions are
inverses.
Exponential form

In dealing with logarithms, it is important to note the following.

1. In both the logarithmic and exponential forms, b is the base. In the exponential
form, c is an exponent; this implies that the logarithm is actually, an exponent.
Hence, logarithmic and exponential functions are inverses.
2. In the logarithmic form 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑥, x cannot be negative.
3. The value of 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑥 can be negative.

Logarithms with a base of 10 are called common logarithms. When the base
is not indicated, base 10 is implied. For example, log 𝑥 is the same as 𝑙𝑜𝑔10𝑥.
Logarithms with a base of e are called natural logarithms. Natural logarithms are
denoted by ln. ln x is the same as 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒙.
A logarithmic function expresses a relationship between two variables (such
as x and y) and can be represented by a table of values or a graph. The logarithmic
function is the function = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑥 where b is any number such that b > 0, b ≠ 1, and
x > 0.
Let’s examine the table of values for the function 𝑦 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔2𝑥 below.

The most common applications of logarithmic functions to real-life situations

𝐼
are to measure the decibel level of sounds through this equation D = 10 log 10 −12

where I is the sound intensity; to determine the magnitude of an earthquake through

𝐸 the equation R = log10 4.4 where E is the energy released by an

earthquake; to know the pH level of water-based solution which is defined by pH

= -log [H+] where H+ is the concentration of hydrogen ions in moles per liter; and to
solve the compound interest problems using the formula A = P[1 + 𝑟]t where P is the
principal amount, r is the rate and t is the time.
The table below allows you to better understand and distinguish logarithmic
function, logarithmic equation, and logarithmic inequality.

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 Logarithmic Logarithmic Logarithmic
Function Equation Inequality
Definition It is a function It is an equation It is an inequality
involving involving logarithms. involving logarithms.
logarithms.

Examples 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3𝑥 log28 = 3 ln 𝑥2 > (ln 𝑥)2

ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔0.25𝑥 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2𝑥 − 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔3𝑥 + 2

𝑦 = 2𝑙𝑜𝑔5𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2𝑥 − 1) = 2
𝑙𝑜𝑔
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔4𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔4𝑥 = −log (3 + 5)
𝑙𝑜𝑔5(3𝑥 − 1) < 1

Rewriting logarithmic equation to its exponential form and vice versa, and
knowing the different properties of logarithms are very helpful in finding the solutions
to logarithmic equations and inequalities’ problems.

In its simplest form, a logarithm answers the question: “What exponent [c] do
we need (for one number [b] to become another number [a])?” Take for example

log3 81

To get the logarithm, we answer the question “What exponent do we need for
3 to become 81?” Now, we rewrite it in exponential form.

3? = 81

34 = 81

The logarithmic form of 34 = 81 is log3 81 = 4 or we can say that the logarithm

of 81 to the base 3 is 4.

Example 1: Rewrite the following logarithmic equations to their exponential form

and vice versa.
1. 𝑙𝑜𝑔464=3 6. 34 = 81
Answer: 43 = 𝟔𝟒 Answer: 𝑙𝑜𝑔381 = 𝟒
2. 𝑙𝑜𝑔71 = 0 7. 41 = 4
Answer: 70 = 𝟏 Answer: 𝑙𝑜𝑔44 = 𝟏
3. 𝑙𝑜𝑔5125 = 3 8. 60 = 1
Answer: 53 = 𝟏𝟐𝟓 Answer: 𝑙𝑜𝑔61 = 𝟎
1 1 −2

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 4. 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 8 = −𝟑 9. (2) = 4 Answer: 2−3 = 𝟏

Answer: 𝑙𝑜𝑔4 = −𝟐

5. 𝑙𝑜𝑔 3 = −1 10. 10−2 = 0.01

1−1
Answer: =𝟑 Answer: log 0.01 = −𝟐
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Properties of Logarithms

Before you solve logarithmic equation and logarithmic inequality, you need to
know first the different properties that you will use in finding their solutions. You
have already been exposed to certain properties of logarithms that follow directly
from the definition. Recall that y = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑥 is equivalent to 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑥 for x > 0, b > 0 and b
≠ 1.
The following properties follow directly from the definition.

Property 1: 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝟏 = 𝟎

Example: a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(1) = 𝟎 b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔7(1) = 𝟎 c. 𝑙𝑜𝑔8(1) = 𝟎

Property 2: 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝒃 = 𝟏

Example: a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(5)=1 b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔7(7)=1 c. 𝑙𝑜𝑔8(8)=1

Property 3: Product Property of Logarithms

Let b, M and N be positive real numbers where 𝑏 ≠ 1. Then

𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝑴𝑵 = 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝑴 + 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃 𝑵

This property implies that the logarithm of a product of two numbers is

the sum of the logarithms of the numbers.

Example: Use the product property of logarithms to expand the following:

a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(4 ∙ 8) b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(9𝑥)

Solutions:
a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(4 ∙ 8)= 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(4)+ 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(8) b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(9𝑥)= 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(9)+ 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(𝑥)
= 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(22)+ 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(23) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(32)+ 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(𝑥)
=2+3 = 2 + 𝒍𝒐𝒈(𝒙)
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 Property 4: Quotient Property for Logarithms

Let b, M and N be positive real numbers where b ≠ 1. Then

𝑴
𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃 = 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝑴 − 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃 𝑵
𝑵
This property means that the logarithm of a quotient is the difference of
the logarithm of the numerator and the logarithm of the denominator.

Example: Expand the following expressions using the quotient rule of

logarithms.
2𝑥2+6𝑥
a. log( ) b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔
3𝑥+9 𝑦

Solutions:
2𝑥2+6𝑥
a. log( ) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 ( )
3𝑥+9
2𝑥
= 𝑙𝑜𝑔 ( )
3

= log(2𝑥) − log (3)

= 𝐥𝐨𝐠(𝟐) + 𝐥𝐨𝐠(𝒙) − 𝐥𝐨𝐠 (𝟑)

b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔8 𝑦 𝑦

= 𝑙𝑜𝑔8 (𝑥 ) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔8(𝑦3)
𝟏
= 𝟐 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝟖(𝒙) − 𝟑𝒍𝒐𝒈𝟖(𝒚)

Property 5: Power Property of Logarithms

Let b and M be positive real numbers where b ≠ 1. Let p be any real number.
Then,
𝟏𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝑴𝒑 = 𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝑴

That is, the logarithm of a power of a number is the exponent times the
logarithm of the number.

Example: Expand the following using the power rule for logarithms.

a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(𝑥5) b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(25)
Solutions:
a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(𝑥5) = 𝟓𝒍𝒐𝒈𝟐𝒙 b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(25) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(52)

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Property 6: Let b and M be positive real numbers with b ≠ 1.

𝟏
𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃 = −𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃𝑴
𝑴

That is, the logarithm of the reciprocal of a number is the negative of the
logarithm of the number.

Example:
a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔 = −𝒍𝒐𝒈 𝟓
𝟐

Change-of-Base Formula
If 𝑎 ≠ 1, 𝑏 ≠ 1 and M are positive real numbers, then
log𝑀 ln𝑀
𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏M=log𝑏 and 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏M=ln𝑏.

Example: Use the change-of-base formula to find an approximation up to four

decimal places for each of the logarithm expressions.

a. 𝑙𝑜𝑔517 b. 𝑙𝑜𝑔20.1
Solutions:
a. We use natural logarithms.

𝑙𝑜𝑔 . 𝟕𝟔𝟎𝟑𝟕𝟒𝟒𝟐𝟖

b. Here, we use common logarithms.

𝑙𝑜𝑔 . 𝟑𝟐𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟖𝟎𝟗𝟓

Solving Logarithmic Equations

When asked to solve a logarithmic equation such as 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 (5x + 7) = 5 or

𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (7x + 3) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(5x + 9), the first thing we need to decide is how to solve the
problem. Some logarithmic problems are solved by simply dropping the logarithms
while others are solved by rewriting the logarithmic problem in exponential form.
How do we decide what is the correct way to solve a logarithmic problem? The
key is to look at the problem and decide if the problem contains only logarithms or if
the problem has terms without logarithms.
If we consider the problem 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 (5x + 7) = 5, this problem contains a term, 5,
that does not have a logarithm. So, the correct way to solve this type of logarithmic
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 problem is to rewrite the logarithmic problem in exponential form. For the case of
𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (7x + 3) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (5x + 9), this problem contains only logarithms, therefore the
correct way to solve this type of logarithmic problem is to simply drop the logarithms.

One-to-One Property of Logarithms

If 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑀 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑁, then M=N.

This statement says that if an equation contains only two logarithms, on

opposite sides of the equal sign, with the same base then the problem can be solved
by simply dropping the logarithms.

Example 1: Solve 𝒍𝒐𝒈(𝟕𝒙 + 𝟑) = 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝟑(𝟓𝒙 + 𝟗) Solution:

𝑙𝑜𝑔3(7𝑥 + 3) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(5𝑥 + 9) Given

(7x + 3) = (5x + 9) Drop the logarithms.

7x + 3 = 5x + 9

7x – 5x = 9 - 3 Combine like terms

2x = 6 Divide both sides by 2.

x=3

Checking:

We can check our answer by simply substituting the value of x to the given equation.
𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (7x + 3) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (5x + 9) ; where x = 3

𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (7(3) + 3) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (5(3) + 9)

𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (24) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (24)

Therefore, the solution to the problem 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (7x + 3) = log3 (5x + 9) is x = 3.

Example 2: Solve 𝒍𝒐𝒈(18 - 𝒙𝟐) = 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝟓(6 - x)

Solution:
𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 - 𝑥2) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(6 - x) Given

(18 - 𝑥2) = (6 – x) Drop the logarithms.

18 - 𝑥2 = 6 – x

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 -𝑥2 + x +18 – 6 = 0 Combine terms on the left side and
equate to zero

-𝑥2 + x + 12 = 0 Simplify and divide the equation by -1

𝑥2 - x – 12 = 0 Apply quadratic factoring

(x - 4)(x + 3) = 0 Equate the two factors to zero and solve for x
x = 4 and x = -3

Checking:
We can check our answer by simply substituting the values of x to the given equation.
x = 4 x = -3
𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 − 𝑥2) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(6 − x) 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 - 𝑥2) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(6 - x)
𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 - 42) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(6 - 4) 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 - (−3)2) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(6 – (-3)) 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 - 16) =
𝑙𝑜𝑔5(6 - 4) 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 - 9) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔5 9
𝑙𝑜𝑔52 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔52 𝑙𝑜𝑔59 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔59

Therefore, the solution to the problem 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(18 - 𝑥2) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔5(6 - x) are

x = 4 and x = - 3.

Example 3: Solve 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝟐(5x + 7) = 5

Solution:
𝑙𝑜𝑔2(5x + 7) = 5 Given

5x + 7 = 25 Rewrite the equation to exponential form

5x + 7 = 32 Simplify

5x = 32 – 7 Apply Subraction Property of Equality

5x = 25 Divide both sides by 5

x=5

Therefore, the solution to the problem 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 (5x + 7) = 5 is 5.

Example 4: Solve 𝒍𝒐𝒈 𝒙 − 𝒍𝒐𝒈 𝟐 = 𝒍𝒐𝒈 ( + 𝟖) − 𝒍𝒐𝒈 (𝒙 + 𝟐)

Solution:
𝒍𝒐𝒈 𝒙 − 𝒍𝒐𝒈 𝟐 = 𝒍𝒐𝒈 ( + 𝟖) − 𝒍𝒐𝒈 (𝒙 + 𝟐) Given
𝑥 𝑥+8
𝑙𝑜𝑔 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 Apply Quotient Property of Logarithm
2 𝑥+2
𝑥 𝑥+8
Drop the logarithms

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 2 𝑥+2

x2 + 2x = 2x + 16 Apply Cross products

x2 + 2x - 2x – 16 = 0 Simplify
𝑥2– 16 = 0 Factor
(x + 4) (x – 4) = 0 Equate the two factors to zero and
x+4=0 x–4=0 solve for x
x = -4 and x = 4
=

Checking:
We can check our answer by simply substituting the values of x to the given equation.
x = -4 x=4
𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑥 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 ( 𝑥 + 8) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (𝑥 + 2) 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑥 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 ( 𝑥 + 8) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (𝑥 + 2)
𝑙𝑜𝑔 (−4) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (−4 + 8) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (−4 + 2) 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (4) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (4 + 8) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (4 + 2)
(−4) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (4) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (−2) 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (4) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (12) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (6)

𝑙𝑜𝑔 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑙𝑜𝑔 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔

𝑙𝑜𝑔 − 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 − 2 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2
Note: In the logarithmic form 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑥, x cannot be negative.

Therefore, the solution to the problem 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑥 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 ( + 8) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (𝑥 + 2) Is

only x = 4.

Example 5: Solve ln(x -5) + ln(10 – x) = ln(x – 6) + ln(x – 1)

Solution:

ln(x -5) + ln(10 – x) = ln(x – 6) + ln(x – 1) Given

ln(x -5) (10 – x) = ln(x -6) (x -1) Combining the logarithmic terms.
(x – 5) (10 – x) = (x -6) (x – 1) Drop the natural logarithm

10x – 𝑥2 – 50 + 5x = 𝑥2 – x – 6x + 6 Expand each side.

−𝑥2 + 15x – 50 = 𝑥2 – 7x + 6 Simplify

−𝑥2 - 𝑥2 + 15 x + 7x -50 – 6 = 0 Arrange terms in descending order
and equate to zero

-2𝑥2 + 22x - 56 = 0 Simplify

2𝑥2 – 22x + 56 = 0

𝑥2 – 11x + 28 = 0 Divide the equation by -2

(x – 7) (x – 4) = 0 Apply quadratic factoring

x–7=0 x–4=0 Equate the two factors to zero

x = 7 and x = 4

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 Checking:
We can check our answer by simply substituting the values of x to the given equation
x=7 x=4
ln(x -5) + ln(10 – x) = ln(x – 6) + ln(x – 1) ln(x -5) + ln(10 – x) = ln(x – 6) + ln(x – 1)

ln(7-5) + ln(10 – 7) = ln(7 – 6) + ln(7 – 1) ln(4 -5) + ln(10 – 4) = ln(4 – 6) + ln(4 – 1)

ln(2) + ln(3) = ln(1) + ln(6) ln(-1) + ln(6) = ln(-2) + ln(3)

ln(6) = ln(6) NOT OKAY

OKAY

Therefore, the only solution to the problem ln(x -5) + ln(10 – x) = ln(x – 6) + ln(x – 1)
is x = 7.
Solving Logarithmic Inequalities

The key to working with logarithmic inequalities is the following fact:

If 𝑎 > 1 and x> 𝑦, then 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑥 > 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑦. Otherwise, if 0<a<1, then 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑥 < 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑦.

Of course, the base of a logarithm cannot be 1 or nonpositive. More

importantly, the converse is true as well:

If a > 1 and 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑥 > 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑦, then x > y. Otherwise, if 0 < a < 1, then x < y.

In more formal terms, the logarithmic function f(x) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑥 is monotonically

increasing (increasing x always increases f(x) for a > 1), and monotonically decreasing
(increasing x always decreases f(x) for 0 < a < 1).

It is also important to keep in mind the following fact:

The argument of the logarithm must be positive!

Thus, it is also necessary to take into account any inequalities resulting from
the arguments being positive; for example, an inequality involving the term 𝑜𝑔2(2x–
3) > 0 immediately requires x > .

When both sides of an inequality have the same base, the key facts from the
introduction can be applied directly.

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 Example 1: What values of x satisfy the inequality 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(2x + 3) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(3x)?

Solution:
Ensure that the logarithms are defined. 2x + 3 > 0 and x + 2 > 0 must be satisfied. 2x + 3 > 0 implies x
> and 3x > 0 implies x > 0. To make both logarithms defined then x is greater than 0.

𝑙𝑜𝑔2 (2x + 3) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(3x) Given

2x + 3 > 3x Drop the logarithms

2x – 3x > -3 Combine like terms

-x > -3 Apply rule for operation in inequality (reverse the direction of inequality
symbol in dividing each side by negative number)
𝒙<3

Therefore, the values of x that satisfy the inequality 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(2x + 3) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(3x) is
𝒙 < 3 or can be described as the solution set 0 < x < 3 or (0, 3)

Example 2: What values of x satisfy the inequality 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(4x + 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2x + 3)?
Solution:

Ensure that the logarithms are defined. 4x + 1 > 0 and 2x + 3> 0 must be satisfied. 4x +1 > 0 implies
x>− and 2x + 3 > 0 implies x > -1.5. To make both logarithms defined then x is greater than − .

𝑙𝑜𝑔3(4x + 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2x + 3) Given

4x + 1 > 2x + 3 Drop the logarithms

4x – 2x > 3 – 1 Combine like terms

2x > 2 Divide both sides by 2

x>1

Therefore, the values of x that satisfy the inequality 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(4x + 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2x + 3)
is 𝒙 > 1 or can be described as the solution set (1, + ∞).

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 Explore

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master and
strengthen the basic concepts you have learned from this lesson.

Activity 1: Logarithmic Function vs Logarithmic Equation

vs Logarithmic Inequality
Directions: Determine whether the given is a logarithmic function, logarithmic
equation, or logarithmic inequality. Write LF for logarithmic function, LE for
logarithmic equation and LI for logarithmic inequality. Use separate sheet of paper
for you answers.

1. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2𝑥 − 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔3𝑥 + 2 6. 𝑙𝑜𝑔4(2𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔410

2. ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔0.25𝑥 7. 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑥16 = 2
3. 2 + 𝑦 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3𝑥 8. 𝑙𝑜𝑔8(3𝑥 − 5) < 2
4. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2𝑥 − 1) = 2 9. 𝑙𝑜𝑔4(𝑥 + 1) < 𝑙𝑜𝑔42𝑥
5. log 𝑥2 = 2 10. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔0.5(𝑥 − 3)

Activity 2: Check Me!

Directions: Below are word problems depicting representations of functions in
reallife situations. Check the word problems that represent a logarithmic function in
real life situation. (Hint: You have to check five boxes .)

A 1-liter solution contains 10–8 moles of hydrogen ions. Determine whether the
solution is acidic, neutral, or basic.

A barangay has 1,000 individuals and its population doubles every 60 years.
What is the population of the barangay in 20 years?

If the temperature in a thermometer reads 101.3°F, what is that in °C?

In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Barangay Quara has

won 18 out of 30 games, a winning percentage of 52%. We have seen that they
need to win 90 games consecutively to raise their percentage to at least 60%.
What will be their winning percentage if they win 10 games in a row?

Suppose the intensity of the sound of a jet during take-off is 100 watts/m2. What
is the corresponding sound intensity in decibels?

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 The half-life of a radioactive substance is 1500 years. If the initial amount of the
substance is 500 grams, what amount of substance remains after 1000 years?

The maximum sound intensity of Paul’s iPod player is 115 dB. What is the
maximum sound intensity in watts per square meter?

The world’s largest and strongest earthquake with an instrumentally documented

magnitude of 9.5 happened in 1960 near Chile. Philippines, on the other hand
recorded a magnitude of 8 in 1976 at Mindanao as its strongest earthquake. How
much more energy was released by the world’s strongest earthquake compared to
that by the Philippines strongest earthquake?

Two ships traveling from Cebu to Bohol differ in average speed by 10 kph. The
slower ship takes 3 hours longer to travel a 75-kilometer route than for the faster
ship to travel a 70-kilometer route. What is the speed of the faster ship?

What is the magnitude in the Richter scale of an earthquake that released 1014
joules of energy?

Activity 3: Complete Me!

Directions: Answer the following logarithmic equations and complete the table. Use
a separate sheet for your solution. You can use your calculator.

Logarithmic Equations Answer

1. log 4 + log 25
2. log 10 – log 5
3. 3log(5)
4. log5(5)
5. log5(1)
6. log 2 + log 12
7. log 20 – log 5
8. 4log(2)
9. log2(2)
10. log 4 + log 5

Activity 4: Find My X!
Directions: Solve for the value/s of x. Use a separate sheet for your solutions. Always
check your answer.

1. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(𝑥 + 4) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2𝑥 − 4)
2. 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(2𝑥 − 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔3(𝑥 + 2)
3. (𝑙𝑜𝑔2𝑥)2 − 4 = 0
4. 𝑙𝑜𝑔8(3𝑥 − 5) < 2
5. 𝑙𝑜𝑔2(𝑥 − 2) ≤ 4
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 Assessment Rubric
Score Indicators
5 Both the solution and final answer is correct.
3 Solution and final answer have minimal error
1 Solutions and final answer are erroneous.
0 Did not attempt to answer.

Great job! You are almost done with this module!

Answer Key

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