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  1. Natural log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Jan 10, 2021 · My teacher told me that the natural logarithm of a negative number does not exist, but $$\ln (-1)=\ln (e^ {i\pi})=i\pi$$ So, is it logical to have the natural logarithm of a negative …

  2. What is the point of logarithms? How are they used?

    Logarithms are defined as the solutions to exponential equations and so are practically useful in any situation where one needs to solve such equations (such as finding how long it will take …

  3. Logarithms with negative bases for real numbers

    Oct 29, 2021 · Thank you for the answer. I am aware of the general solutions for complex numbers. In my question above I am specifically asking to the definition for real numbers. It is …

  4. Log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Jan 9, 2017 · The point is: the complex logarithm is not a function, but what we call a multivalued function. To turn it into a proper function, we must restrict what θ θ is allowed to be, for …

  5. Why are logarithms not defined for 0 and negatives?

    I can raise 0 0 to the power of one, and I would get 0 0. Also −1 1 to the power of 3 3 would give me −1 1. I think only some logarithms (e.g log to the base 10 10) aren't defined for 0 0 and …

  6. What algorithm is used by computers to calculate logarithms?

    I would like to know how logarithms are calculated by computers. The GNU C library, for example, uses a call to the fyl2x() assembler instruction, which means that logarithms are calculated …

  7. How is $\\ln$ pronounced by English speakers?

    Jun 28, 2017 · Since the natural logarithm is indeed the natural logarithm to use in calculus, it is written as log log with no subscript. Some mathematicians write it as ln ln but still understand …

  8. Calculate logarithms by hand - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    I'm thinking of making a table of logarithms ranging from 100-999 with 5 significant digits. By pen and paper that is. I'm doing this old school. What first came to mind was to use $\\log(ab) = \\lo...

  9. When do we use common logarithms and when do we use natural …

    May 14, 2021 · Currently, in my math class, we are learning about logarithms. I understand that the common logarithm has a base of 10 and the natural has a base of e. But, when do we use …

  10. Is $\\log0$ defined or not? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Nov 21, 2019 · We expect that from all standard functions including logarithm, power, exponent, trigonometric functions, their finite combinations, etc. If we were in any other field rather than …