Indices, Logarithms and Surds

Topic 3 of 23 in the JAMB Mathematics syllabus.

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Section: NUMBER AND NUMERATION

What this topic covers

  • (a) laws of indices;
  • (b) equations involving indices;
  • (c) standard form;
  • (d) laws of logarithm;
  • (e) logarithm of any positive number to a given base;
  • (f) change of bases in logarithm and application;
  • (g) relationship between indices and logarithm;
  • (h) Surds.
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Source: official JAMB UTME Mathematics syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026.

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