Convert Decimal128 math functions to static methods

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    • Type: Improvement
    • Resolution: Works as Designed
    • Priority: Minor - P4
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    • QE 2025-05-12
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      Some of the Decimal128 math functions are non-commutative and have a possibly confusing interface:

      a.logarithm(b)

      This would calculate the logarithm of "a", with base "b". Confusion has led to bugs in the past such as SERVER-91223. A more clear interface would use static methods, like:

      Decimal128::logarithm(a, b)

      or even with comments

      Decimal128::logarithm(a /*input*/, b  /*base*/)

      This is especially important for non-commutative functions.

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              Matt Boros
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