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Note for the teaching of the logarithmic and exponential functions

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  • Annick Lambert

    (University of Quebec in Outaouais)

  • Juan Salazar

    (University of Quebec in Outaouais)

Abstract

In this article we give a proper definition of the natural logarithmic function and we show that its properties are easy to see and understand from simple diagrams. We define the number e and the meaning of a number raised to an irrational power. Then we define the exponential function.

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  • Annick Lambert & Juan Salazar, 2015. "Note for the teaching of the logarithmic and exponential functions," RePAd Working Paper Series UQO-DSA-wp012015, Département des sciences administratives, UQO.
  • Handle: RePEc:pqs:wpaper:012015
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    Keywords

    Logarithmic function; exponential function;

    JEL classification:

    • A2 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics

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