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    1) The document discusses graphing logarithmic functions, including determining intercepts, zeros, and asymptotes. 2) It provides examples of evaluating logarithmic functions at given values of x and sketching the graph of y=log2(x+3), finding its asymptote at x=-3, a zero at x=-2, and a y-intercept of (0,1.58). 3) The final pages discuss sketching other logarithmic functions, like h(x)=2+log3(x-3), and discussing the graph of y=ln|x+4|, which will have an asymptote and potentially intercept(s) and zero(es).

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    1) The document discusses graphing logarithmic functions, including determining intercepts, zeros, and asymptotes. 2) It provides examples of evaluating logarithmic functions at given values of x and sketching the graph of y=log2(x+3), finding its asymptote at x=-3, a zero at x=-2, and a y-intercept of (0,1.58). 3) The final pages discuss sketching other logarithmic functions, like h(x)=2+log3(x-3), and discussing the graph of y=ln|x+4|, which will have an asymptote and potentially intercept(s) and zero(es).

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    Chapter 5: Logarithmic Functions

    Lesson 22c: Graphing Logarithmic Functions


    Objective: At the end of this lesson, learners
    shall be able to

    ❑ determine the intercepts,


    zeroes, and asymptotes of
    logarithmic functions, and
    graph logarithmic functions.
    Before you proceed with this lesson, you
    should be able to recall the definition of
    intercepts, zeroes, and asymptotes.
    Intercepts are points where the graph
    crosses the axes.
    Zeroes are the values of the independent
    variable that makes the function equal to
    zero.
    Asymptotes are lines that the curve
    approaches but does not intersect.
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    This lesson also requires you to
    apply your skill in evaluating
    logarithmic functions.
    Example:
    Given f(x)=log2(x−1), find f(2)
    and f(9).
    f(2) = log2(2−1) = log21 = 0
    f(9) = log2(9−1) = log28 = 3
    3
    Learn about It!

    Sketch the graph of y=log2(x+3). What are the


    intercepts, zero, and asymptote of the function?
    Graphs of Logarithmic Functions
    The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential
    function. Their graphs are reflections of each other along
    the line y=x as shown in the pairs of graphs below.

    4
    The following are characteristics of the graph of a
    logarithmic function of the form f(x)=logbx:
    ▪ The vertical asymptote is the y-axis.
    ▪ The function is increasing if b>1 and decreasing if
    0<b<1.
    ▪ The graph is continuous and smooth with no gaps or
    sharp corners. 5
    The graph of logarithmic function can be translated
    vertically or horizontally, reflected, stretched or shrunk.

    6
    How to Do
    Sketch the graph of y=log2(x+3). What are the intercepts, zero, and asymptote of the
    function?

    Step 1: Find the equation of the


    asymptote by equating the argument
    to zero.
    In the function y=log2(x+3), the
    argument is x+3.
    x+3=0
    x=−3
    Thus, the equation of the asymptote
    is x=−3. 7
    How to Do

    Step 2: Solve for the intercepts.


    To find the x-intercept, let y=0.
    y=log2(x+3)

    0=log2(x+3)
    Rewrite in exponential form, then
    solve for x.
    x+3=2 0

    x+3 = 1 x = -28
    x=−2
    The x-intercept of the logarithmic function
    is (−2,0). Thus, −2 is a zero of the
    function y=log2(x+3).
    To find the y-intercept, let x=0.
    y=log2(x+3)

    y=log2(0+3) (Use a calculator.)

    y=1.58
    The y-intercept of the logarithmic function
    is (0,1.58).
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    Step 3: Create a table of values.
    Since the graph is asymptotic to the
    line x=−3, the values of x should be
    greater than −3.

    10
    Step 4: Plot the points and connect them
    with a smooth curve.

    11
    Sketch the graph
    of h(x)=2+log3(x−3).
    Determine its zero,
    intercepts, and
    asymptote.
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    Step 1: Find the equation of the asymptote by
    setting the argument to zero.
    x−3=0
    x=3
    Step 2: Solve for the intercepts.
    To find the x-intercept, let h(x)=0.
    h(x)=2+log3(x−3)
    0=2+log3(x−3)
    −2=log3(x−3)
    Change the logarithmic equation to its
    equivalent exponential equation, then solve for
    the value of the variable.
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    Step 3: Create a table of values.
    Since the graph is asymptotic to the line x=3, the values of x should be greater than 3.

    Step 4. Plot the points and connect them with a smooth curve.

    14
    What does the graph
    of y=ln|x+4| look like?
    What are its asymptote,
    zero(es), and
    intercept(s)?
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    ❑The graph of a logarithmic function is the
    reflection of the graph of its
    corresponding exponential function along
    the line y=x.
    ❑The graph of logarithmic functions
    always has a vertical asymptote.
    ❑The logarithmic curve always passes
    through the x–axis, but not always
    through the y–axis.
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