When you learned how to solve linear equations, you were likely introduced to the properties of real numbers. These properties help us know what the rules are for isolating and combining numbers and variables. For example, it is advantageous to know that multiplication and division “undo” each other when you want to solve an equation for a variable that is multiplied by a number. You may have also been introduced to properties and rules for writing and using exponents. In this section, we will show you properties of logarithms and how they can help you better understand what a logarithm means and eventually how to solve equations that contain them.