MathLiveCommon logarithm
The logarithm of x to base 10, giving the power to which 10 must be raised to obtain x. It is used for scales such as pH and decibels and for simplifying calculations with large or small numbers.
\log_{10} xWhat the symbols mean
| positive real number whose logarithm is taken |
About this formula
- FieldMathematics
- TopicLogarithms
- LevelHigh school
- Also calleddecimal logarithm, base-10 logarithm, log base 10, logarithm base 10, decadic logarithm, Briggsian logarithm
- SourceWikidata Q966582
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