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Adding the logs of numbers is equivalent to multiplying the numbers. People think adding is easier than multiplying.
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Why did John Napier invent logarithms?
Because it made advanced math computations much easier. Even today, we use scientific calculators (or charts if we don't have one available) rather than make certain types of calculations each time. So someone had to come up with the values used in the charts.
Log xy where x equals 12 and y equals 20?
It doesn't make much sense to calculate logarithms with pencil and paper - the calculations are too involved. Just multiply the two numbers, and calculate the logarithm on a scientific calculator. If you don't have one, use the Windows calculator (it has a mode for scientific calculator).
What is algebraic expressions and identities?
they are the simple rules in algebra which make calculations a lot easier
What was the apple computer invented for?
Computers were invented to make complex mathematical calculations possible and make tasks easier for humans.
What is the importance of Scientific instruments?
It can help us so that make our life easier
What is the use of scientific tools to make things easier and better?
"Applied science"
Is technology is the use of scientific discoveries?
no, technology are the tools that man has created and sre still creating to make daily life easier to make life easier
Why is the square root of -1 equal to iota?
It is just a notation, used to make our calculations easier. Square root of -1 is undefined.
What made the computer succeed?
The fact that it was easy to make calculations, people could do work easier on it, and it could do pretty much anything.
How many giga bites in a terra bite?
1024 gb are in a terra bite but people say 1000 to make calculations easier.
What is the use of scientific tools to help make things better and easier?
"Applied science"
Why do you need to know scientific notation?
You need scientific notation too make really big numbers ,like 15,600,000,000, to an easier way. The scientific notation of 15,600,000,000 is 1.56 x 1010You also need it to make really small small numbers , like 0.0000064, easier to use in a math problem. the scientific notation of 0.0000064 is 6.4 x10-6
