Gen Math Module 8
Gen Math Module 8
Gen Math Module 8
General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 8 (Week 8):
Logarithmic Functions
In the previous module, we have learned about exponential functions and its
applications in real life. Logarithmic function is simply the inverse of an exponential
function. It is mainly used, but not limited to, earthquake intensity measurement, acidic
measurement of solutions (pH value), sound intensity measurement and expressing larger
values.
This module will help you understand the key concepts of logarithmic functions and
apply these concepts to formulate and solve real-life problems with precision and accuracy.
What’s New
Directions: Decode the secret message by solving for the value of x in each given below.
Write the corresponding letter of the computed value of x inside to the boxes to
reveal the secret message.
What I Can Do
Description: This Activity will enable you to independently solve logarithmic equations.
Directions: Draw the maze on a BOND PAPER (short) and draw a line path by going
through the correct answer from the equation given. Do this until you reach the
ending point.
Lesson
The Logarithmic Function & its Graph
2
What’s New
Description: We have learned from the previous lessons that logarithms can be rewritten in
exponential form. We shall attempt to show that the inverse of exponential
functions is the logarithmic through a graph function.
Directions: With a pair, graph the following functions on the same Cartesian plane on your
answer sheet.
𝒚 = 𝟐𝒙 (exponential function)
1 1 1 1
x 1 2 4 8
16 8 4 2
y
What’s More
Description: This Activity will enable you to come up with a generalization about the
properties of a logarithmic function.
Directions: With the same pair, graph the logarithmic function and the questions that follows.
TIPS! (Read this before answering)
When there is no base number indicated on a logarithm (Example: log 1000), it is (usually) implied that it is a
logarithm of something with base 10.
To do the transformations method to describe the graphs’ relation to one another, you have to transform the given
function into its “base” form (usually indicated in the problem). In this case, the form is y = logb x. For number 1, we
transform y = log (x+3) to y = log x, thus replicating the “base” form. After that, create tables for both functions (y
= log (x+3) and y = log x) indicating the result “y” for each value of “x”.
Example:
𝒚 = log (x + 3)
x -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
𝒚 = log x
x -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
From the tables created, you can see a pattern of sort, a clue to what might be the vertical asymptote of y = log x, and
etc.
KEY ANSWERS
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