1. Properties of Logarithms Section 6.5 Beginning on page 327

2. Properties Because logarithms are the inverse functions of the exponential functions, properties of logarithms are similar to properties of exponents. Product Property: Quotient Property: Power Property:

3. Using Properties of Logarithms **Use the properties of logarithms to re write the expressions so that you can use the given values to evaluate them.

4. Rewriting Logarithmic Expressions

5. Change of Base Formula

6. Solving a Real-Life Problem

7. Monitoring Progress