The function ln means the logarithm with base e (Euler's number). It can be used to calculate the exponent in an equation.

For example: 65536 = 4^x. <=> ln(65536) = ln(4^x). <=> ln(65536) = x * ln(4) <=> ln(65536) / ln(4) = x = 8.

The ln(a) function can also be displayed in a coordinate system, shown in the picture below.

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