Paper 1 · Indices and Logs ⏱ Tested in 2 exam questions since 2019 Lesson 2 of 8

Indices and Logs 2 – Rules of logs Part 1

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You’ll learn

  • Convert between log and index form using logₐ(y) = x ⟺ aˣ = y
  • Solve a log equation whether the base, argument or result is the unknown
  • Handle fractional answers like log₁₆(2) = ¼ by rewriting to a common base

Most recent exam questions

  • 2023 P1 Q3(c)(i)
  • 2019 P1 Q3(b)

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