General Mathematics: Quarter 1 - Module 25: Representations of Logarithmic Functions
General Mathematics: Quarter 1 - Module 25: Representations of Logarithmic Functions
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General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 25:
Representations of Logarithmic
Functions
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
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step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
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provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.
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Thank you.
What I Need to Know
What I Know
Before studying this module, take this test to determine what you already know
about the topic covered. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter
on a separate sheet of paper.
a. c.
b. d.
10. The graph of the logarithmic function f(x)=logb(x)+d is shifted ______ if d > 0.
a. down
b. left
c. right
d. up
a. c.
b. d.
12. The graph of the logarithmic function f(x)=a logb(x) is compressed if _______.
a. a>1
b. a<1
c. 0 < a < 1
d. 1 < a < 0
13. The graph of the logarithmic function f(x)=logb(x+c) is shifted _______ if c< 0.
a. down
b. left
c. right
d. up
b. d.
b. d.
What’s In
logb x = y means 𝑏𝑏 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥
logarithmic form exponential form
Let us now try the examples given above.
a. log4 64 = 3
In this example,
b=4, y=3 and
43 = 64 x=64
1
b. log36 6 = � �
2 In this example,
b=36, y= and 1
36 = 6 2
x=6
1
c. log2 � � = -2
4
In this example, b=2,
1 y= -2 and x=
2−2 =
4
Now that you know how to change the logarithmic equation into an
exponential function, it is now time to have a glimpse of the graph of a logarithmic
function by doing the activity prepared for you.
c. f.
What is It
In the previous activity, you are going to match the given graphs to their
respective equations or functions and try to identify the graphs of a logarithmic
function.
For any real number x and constant b > 0, b ≠ 1, we can see the following
characteristics in the graph f(x)=logbx: one-to-one function; vertical asymptote x = 0;
domain: (0, ∞) and range: (-∞, ∞); x-intercept: (1,0) and key point (b, 1), y-intercept:
none; increasing if b > 1 and decreasing if 0 < b < 1.
Solution:
Step 1: Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function by assigning
values for y. Then solve for x. A table of values for y=log2x is as follows:
1 1 1 1
x 1 2 4 8
16 8 4 2
y -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
Now, let us solve x given y = log2 x where y=-4 from the table.
Step 2. Plot the points found in the table and connect them using a smooth
curve.
Step 2. Plot the points found in the table and connect them using a smooth
curve.
Solution:
Step 1: Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function by assigning
values for y then solve for x. A table of values for 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥 is as follows:
1 1
x 16 4 1
4 16
y -2 -1 0 1 2
Step 2. Plot the points found in the table and connect them using a smooth
curve.
In addition to the graphs of the logarithmic function, let us also take a look
at how the graph of the parent function y=logbx transform either by shifting to the
left or right, shifting up or down, stretches, and compresses.
Example 1. Sketch the graph of f(x) = log3(x-2) alongside its parent function.
Solution:
Since the function f(x) = log3(x-2), we notice x + (-2) = x – 2.
Thus, c = -2, so c < 0. This means we will shift the function f(x) = log3(x) right
2 units. The vertical asymptote is x = -(-2) or x = 2.
1
● Consider three key points from the parent function such as ( , -1), (1,0),
3
7
and (3,1) then add 2 to the x coordinates for the new coordinates ( , -
3
1), (3,0), and (5,1).
Graph:
Solution:
Since the function is f(x) = log3(x) -2, we will notice d = -2. Thus,
d < 0. This means we will shift the function f(x) = log3(x) down 2 units.
The vertical asymptote is x = 0.
1
● Consider three key points from the parent function such as ( ,-
3
1), (1,0), and (3,1) then subtract 2 from the y coordinates for the
1
new coordinates ( , -3), (1,-2), and (3,-1).
3
Graph:
Example 3. Sketch the graph of f(x) = 2 log4(x) alongside its parent function.
Solution:
Since the function f(x) = 2 log4(x), we will notice a = 2.
This means we will stretch the function f(x) = log4(x) by a factor of 2. The
vertical asymptote is x = 0.
1
● Consider three key points from the parent function such as ( , -1),
4
(1,0), and (4,1) then multiply the y-coordinate by 2 for the new
1
coordinates ( ,-2), (1,0), and (4,2).
4
Graph:
Activity 1.1
Match It!
1.) f(x) = log (x-1)+2 2.) f(x) = log2x 3.) f(x) = log x2 4.) f(x) = log (x+3) 5.) f(x) = 3 - ½logx
Activity 1.2
Let’s “Pair”
Complete the table of values and find the inverse of the given function. Sketch the
graphs of the function and its inverse on a separate sheet of paper.
1.
1
X 1 1000
1000
y = log x -2 -1 1 2
2.
X -1 -2 -4 -8 -16 -32
y= log4(-x)
1
3. f(x) = log x`
2
4. f(x) = 4log x
5. f(x) = log3 (x – 2)
● The graph of the function f(x)=logb (x+c) shifted the parent function f(x)=logb(x)
to the _____ if c > 0 and to the _____ if c < 0.
● The graph of the function f(x)=logb(x) + d shifted the parent function f(x)=logb(x)
upward if _____ and downward if ____.
● The graph of the function f(x)=a logbx _______ the parent function f(x)=logbx if
______ and compresses if ______.
What I Can Do
Loudness of Sound
The loudness L, in bels (after Alexander Graham Bell), of a sound of intensity I is
defined to be
𝐼𝐼
𝐿𝐿 = 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙
𝐼𝐼𝑜𝑜
SOUND INTENSITY
a. Jet engine at 100 ft. 1014 • Io
e. Thunder 1012 • Io
a.) How will you help in reducing noise pollution in your community?
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
a. c.
b. d.
3. The graph of the logarithmic function f(x)=a logb(x) is _________ if 0 < a < 1.
a. compresses
b. shifted downward
c. shifted to the right
d. stretches
b. d.
b. d < 0
c. d > 0
d. o < d < 1
b. d.
13. How many units of the graph of the logarithmic function f(x)=log(x+3) is
shifted to the left?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Sketch the graph of the following logarithmic functions. Show your solution
and table of values then describe the graph of the function against the function
y=logbx. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. 𝑦𝑦 = (𝑥𝑥 + 5)
2. 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥
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