The LN function takes just one argument, number, which should be a positive number.
Examples
The equivalent form of the natural logarithm function is given by:
Graphs
Below is a graph of the natural log logarithm:
The natural logarithm function and exponential function are the inverse of each other, as you can see in the graph below:
This inverse relationship can be represented with the formulas below, where the input to the LN function is the output of the EXP function: See wumbo.net for a more detailed explanation of key math concepts and formulas.
Notes
The natural logarithm function can be defined as the area under a hyperbola. The function is used in applications relating to compound interest.
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