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Introduction to Logarithms
Problem 39
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In Exercises 39–40, graph f and g in the same rectangular coordinate system. Use transformations of the graph of f to obtain the graph of g. Graph and give equations of all asymptotes. Use the graphs to determine each function's domain and range. f(x) = log x and g(x) = - log (x+3)
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Identify the base function f(x) = \log x, which is the logarithmic function with vertical asymptote at x = 0 and domain (0, \infty). Its range is all real numbers (-\infty, \infty).
Analyze the function g(x) = -\log(x+3). Notice that the argument of the logarithm is (x + 3), which means the graph of f(x) is shifted horizontally to the left by 3 units. This changes the vertical asymptote from x = 0 to x = -3.
The negative sign in front of the logarithm reflects the graph of f(x) across the x-axis. So, after shifting the graph of f(x) left by 3 units, reflect it over the x-axis to get g(x).
Write the equation of the vertical asymptote for g(x) as x = -3, since the logarithm is undefined when its argument is zero, i.e., x + 3 = 0.
Determine the domain and range of g(x): the domain is all x such that x + 3 > 0, or x > -3, and the range remains all real numbers (-\infty, \infty) because reflection and horizontal shifts do not restrict the range of the logarithmic function.
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Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
A logarithmic function, such as f(x) = log x, is the inverse of an exponential function. Its graph passes through (1,0) and has a vertical asymptote at x = 0. The function is defined only for positive x-values, and its range is all real numbers.
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Transformations of Functions
Transformations include shifts, reflections, and stretches/compressions of a graph. For g(x) = -log(x+3), the graph of f(x) = log x is shifted left by 3 units and reflected across the x-axis. Understanding these helps in sketching g(x) from f(x) and identifying changes in domain and range.
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Asymptotes and Domain/Range of Logarithmic Functions
Logarithmic functions have vertical asymptotes where the argument equals zero. For f(x) = log x, the asymptote is x = 0; for g(x) = -log(x+3), it is x = -3. The domain excludes these values, while the range remains all real numbers. Recognizing asymptotes is key to understanding function behavior.
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