Question

Use complete sentences to analyze the graph of the function f(x) = log 1/5 x.

Part 1 Describe the domain, range, and general shape of this graph.

Part 2 Using complete sentences, explain how plotting specific points helps graph the function and note any critical points such as its intercepts.

Answer 1

Is it:
\[\log_{1/5} x\]

Answer 2

@Luigi0210 yes sir

Answer 3

Do you know what the graph looks like?

Answer 4

I do not @Luigi0210

Answer 5

okay, so then how would I explain the describe the domain, range, and general shape of this graph? @Luigi0210

Answer 6

Sorry just trying to refresh on my logs.. anyways do you know the domain and range of a standard log?

Answer 7

I do not @Luigi0210 im sorry im not much help on this one :/

Answer 8

Here this might be useful:
Scroll down to logs and exp:
http://www.analyzemath.com/DomainRange/domain_range_functions.html

Answer 9

Does it make sense? :/

Answer 10

@Luigi0210 I am so lost

Answer 11

I'm sorry >.<

Answer 12

Okay we'll start from the top.. this is a regular log function:

The domain is 0 because nothing you plug in will give you a zero. Right?