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Definition

The natural logarithm is the logarithm to the base $e$, where $e$ is an irrational and transcendental number approximately equal to 2.71828. It is commonly denoted as $\ln(x)$.

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. The natural logarithm of a positive number $x$ is written as $\ln(x)$.
  2. The base $e$ of the natural logarithm is approximately equal to 2.71828.
  3. $\ln(e) = 1$ and $\ln(1) = 0$ are key properties.
  4. The derivative of $\ln(x)$ with respect to $x$ is $\frac{1}{x}$.
  5. The natural logarithm function is the inverse of the exponential function $e^x$.

Review Questions

  • What is the value of $\ln(e)$?
  • What does the natural logarithm function represent?
  • How do you express the natural logarithm of a product using properties of logarithms?
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