Growth and Decay
Graphs Galore
Mix it Up!
Lots of Logs
Exciting Exponentials
100

In the equation below, what does P represent?

A = Pe^(rt)

Principal or initial amount.

100

What is the domain for ALL exponential functions?

All real numbers. 

(-oo,oo)

(The fancy R)

100

Which properties of logarithms are being used below?

5ln(x)-ln(3)=ln(x^5/3)

Quotient and Power

100

State the equality property.  What does the equality property of logs allow us to do?

If log(x) = log (y), then x = y.

If two logs have the same base are set equal to each other, we can say their inner terms are also equal.

100

Identify the base of 

8(1/2)^(y

1/2

200

In the equation below, the value of b tells us if the function is exponential growth or exponential decay.  When b is ____, the function is growth.  When b is ____, the function is decay.

f(x)=a(b)^x

Blank 1: larger than 1

Blank 2: in between 0 and 1

200

What is the range of the graph shown?  Use interval notation!

(-2,oo)

200

What is the name of e?  State the value of e rounded to two decimal places.  

Euler's Number

e=2.72

200

Expand the log completely.

log((y^7z^3)/(100x))

(7logy+3logz)-(2+logx)

200

What makes an exponential function special compared to all other function families we have studied this year. 

(hint: think of the variable's location)

The variable is in the exponent!

Bonus points if quick growth is mentioned.  

300

I deposit $300 into an account that compounds weekly at a rate of 6.3%.  How much will be in my account in 15 years?

SHOW ALL WORK

$771.40

300
Define a horizontal asymptote.  

A horizontal line that a graph approaches but never touches or crosses.

300

Evaluate the following logs.

ln(1) 

log(10)

 ln(1)=0 

 log(10)=1 

300

Condense the log completely.

(ln(3)+16ln(x))-ln(y)


ln((3x^16)/y)

300

Write the log in exponential form.

ln(3x)=12

e^12=3x

400

How long will it take for $2000 to become $3000 in an account that is compounded continuously at a rate of 9%?  Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

SHOW ALL WORK and DON'T FORGET UNITS

4.5 years

400

Where is the horizontal asymptote of 

y = 2(1/3)^(x+1)-6

y = -6

400

Solve for x.  Round to the nearest tenth. SHOW ALL WORK

3e^x-7=14

x = 1.9

400

Solve for x. SHOW ALL WORK

log(x^2-3)=log(13)

x=-4,4

400

Solve for x.  Leave your answer as a fraction and SHOW ALL WORK!

5^(4x-9)+125=15750

x=15/4

500

A population of bacteria triples every day.  The initial population is 300 bacteria.  How many bacteria will be present in 4 days?  How many days until the population reaches 12,000,000 (round to the nearest tenth)?  SHOW ALL WORK and DON'T FORGET UNITS

(Hint: convert days to hours)

4 Days: 24,300 bacteria

12,000,000 Bacteria: 9.6 days

500

Graph the following using a table of three points.  Be sure to show the horizontal asymptote clearly!

y = 2^(x-1)+3

500

Solve for x.  Round to the nearest tenth. SHOW ALL WORK

ln(x)+ln(4)=ln(12)

x = 3

500

Solve for x. SHOW ALL WORK

log(5)+log(x)-12=-10

x=20

500

Solve for x. SHOW ALL WORK

3(20^x)+1=4

x=0

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