Loge

A logarithm (log) is the inverse operation to exponentiation. It answers the question: "To what power must a specific base be raised to get a certain number?" For example, if 2 raised to the power of 3 equals 8 (2^3=8), then the logarithm base 2 of 8 is 3 (log₂8=3). Logarithms are useful for solving equations involving exponents, measuring exponential growth or decay, and simplifying calculations involving very large or small numbers. They convert multiplicative relationships into additive ones, making complex calculations more manageable.