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Name Logarithmic Functions 3.6H
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Topic: Solving exponential equations
Solve each equation.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
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Topic: Compounding interest continuously and base e.
Recall the equations for compound interest that you used in class today.
( ) and
7. Find the amount of money in an account after 15 years if $7000 is deposited at 6% annual interest
compounded as follows:
a. annually b. semiannually c. quarterly
d. daily (Use ) e. continuously
8. How much money will be in an account at the end of 34 years if $17,000 is deposited at 12% annual
interest compounded as follows?
a. annually b. semiannually c. quarterly
d. daily (Use ) e. continuously
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9. Fill in the table for each of the given functions. Then graph each function on the same axes.
a. b.
( ) ( )
0 0
1 1
2 2
c.
( )
1
2
10. What is similar about all 3 functions? Explain.
11. Fill in the spaces on the inequalities with ( ), ( ), and ( ) given ( ) , ( ) , and
( ) .
a. < < when .
b. < < when .
c. Write an equation or inequality that describes the relationship between ( ), ( ), and ( ) when
.
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Topic: Properties of logarithms
Replace the question marks and fill in the blanks using your own logic and what you know about
logarithms.
12. because _________ 13. because _________
14. _________ because 15. _________ because
16. If , then _________ = __________
17. __________ because equals the exponent _________ that makes .
Topic: Solving logarithmic equations by converting to exponential form
If necessary, condense each logarithm. Then solve each equation by converting each equation to
exponential form first. Be sure to check for extraneous solutions.
18. ( ) 19. ( )
20. ( ) 21. ( )
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