Functions and Graphs - Exponential & logarithm functions

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Quick Reference

  • This leaflet gives some basic information about the constant e. It shows graphs of the exponential function.
  • The letter e is used in many mathematical calculations to stand for a particular number known as the exponential constant. This leaflet provides information about this important constant, and the related exponential function.
  • This leaflet provides a table of values and a graph of the logarithm function.

Teach Yourself

  • Exponential functions and logarithm functions are important in both theory and practice. In this unit we look at the graphs of exponential and logarithm functions, and see how they are related.

Test Yourself

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  • Exponential functions and logarithm functions are important in both theory and practice. In this unit we look at the graphs of exponential and logarithm functions, and see how they are related. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial)