Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The natural logarithm function ln(x+2) gives us the value y such that e raised to y equals x+2. It helps us find out what exponent we need for e (approximately 2.71828) in order to get x+2.
Related terms
Exponential Function (e^x): An exponential function raises e (approximately 2.71828) to some power x, giving us an output value.
A derivative measures how much one quantity changes when another quantity changes. It helps us find the rate of change of a function at any given point.
Natural Base (e): The natural base e is an irrational number approximately equal to 2.71828. It is commonly used in calculus and exponential functions.