Exponential Functions
Compounding Interest
Solving Exponentials
Expanding and Simplifying Logarithms
Solving Logarithmic Functions
100

What is the formula for Exponential Functions? How do you know if the function is growing or decaying? 

f(x) = Cax

If "a" is greater than 1, the function is growing

If "a" is less than 1, the function is decaying


100

What is the formula used when compounding interest? 

A = P(1 + r/n)nt

100

Solve:  

3b= 17

*Remember, in order to solve a variable trapped in the exponent, you must use LOGS!

2.5789

100

Expand this Log: 

log(3x4y-7)

log(3) + 4log(x) -7log(y)

100

Solve: 

log (5x) = log (2x + 9)

3

200

Fidel has a rare coin worth $550. Each decade, the coin's value increases by 10%. What expression gives the coin's value, 6 decades from now?

550(1 + 0.1)6

200

What is the formula used when compounding interest continuously

A = Pert

200

Solve: 

5 ⋅ 186x = 26

0.0951

200

Simplify this Log: 

2log4(x) + 5log4(y) - 1/2log4(z)

log4(x2y5 / z1/2

200

Solve: 

−2log(7x) = 2

1/35

300

Find the Exponential Function when given the points:
(1,3) and (2, 4.5)

f(x) = 2(1.5)x

300

Becky invested $19,800 in a CD that pays an annual interest rate of 5.3%. The CD is set to compound daily. How much is in Becky’s account after 9 years?

$31,901.32

300

Solve: 

16n-7+ 5 = 24

8.062

300

Expand this Log: 

ln(4x3/2y)

ln 4 + 3 ln x - ln 2 - ln y 

300

Solve: 

−6log(x − 3) = −24

84

400

Find the Exponential Function when given the points: 

(2,2) and (3,4) 

f(x) = (1/2)2x

400

Jake invests in an annuity with an annual fixed interest rate of 6.2%. The annuity compounds monthly. If after 10 years, the account balance is $27,839.45, how much was the beginning investment?

$15,000

400

Re-write in Logarithmic Form

5 ⋅ 63m = 20

(log64) / 3 = m 

400

Simplify this Log: 

ln 5 - 7 ln x4 + 2 ln y

ln (5y2 / x28

400

Solve: 

log10 (2) + log10 (x) = 1

5

500

Find the Exponential Function when given the values: 

f(-2)= 6.25 and f(2)= .01

f(x)= 1/4(.2)x

500

A savings account balance is compounded continuously. If the interest rate is 3% per year and the current balance is $1,854.00, what will the balance be 5 years from now? 

1854e0.03 x 5 ≈ $2,154.04

500

Where is the best place to eat in Stephenville? 

Answers will vary...but Fuzzy's is incorrect

500

What are your plans for Summer Break? 

There is no right answer...but just saying "nothing" is lame. 

500

Solve:

log(2x) = log(100)

50

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