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What is algorithm and what is the difference between logarithm and algorithm?

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Algorithms are basically sequences of instructions to solve a problem or to perform a calculation. A logarithm is a specific mathematical concept. For more information on each, look at the sites listed below:

Algorithms: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorithm

Logarithms: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logarithm

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