Standard Form of a Logarithmic Function

Formula: y = log a x, where a > 0 and a eq 1, x > 0. The function is monotonically increasing when a > 1, and monotonically decreasing when 0 < a < 1. The grap…

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Formula: y = log a x, where a > 0 and a eq 1, x > 0. The function is monotonically increasing when a > 1, and monotonically decreasing when 0 < a < 1. The graph always passes through the point (1, 0).

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Graph of a Function

Graph of a Function 1. Concept The Graph of a function is the visual representation of the relationship y = f(x) on a coordinate plane. Visualizing the graph helps identify key properties: Domain/Range: The extent along the x and y axes. Monotonicity: Where the graph rises or fal…

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