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Basic Logarithms and Laws of Logarithms | Year 1 Pure | A Level Maths

Logarithms are a fundamental topic in A-level maths and this lesson builds your understanding from the ground up. In this lesson you will learn the definition of a logarithm, the three laws of logarithms — multiplication, division and power rules — and how to simplify and evaluate logarithmic expressions. A solid grasp of logarithms is essential for solving exponential equations and modelling later in the course.

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