Math Analysis BC
Exp/Log Functions
Review
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Definition of a Logarithmic Function:
Forx>0,a>Oanda #1, y=log, x if'and only if
Properties of Logarithms:
Jog, 1
log, a=
If log, x=log, y, then
logy _ In__ log.
change of base law
log, nog,
log, b=
Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions are of each other,
Sketch the graph of y= e*
‘The inverse of y = ei Sketch the graph of this function,
Formulas for Compound Interest:
For n compoundings per year For continuous compounding138_ Chapter 3__ Exponential and Logarit
Chapter 3 Practice Test :
1, Solve for: 8/5 = 8 2. Solve for x37
3. Graph fla) = 2 by hand 4, Graph g(s) = ef + Eby hand
5. IF $5000 is invested at 9% interest, find the amount after tree years ifthe interest is compounded
(@) monthly (6) quarterly (6) continuously
6 White the equation in ogame form: 7-2 = 2
7. Solve for x x — lop, fs &
8 Given log, 2 = 0:3562 and Yop, 5 ~ 08271, evaluate long V87E. :
9. White 5inx — $iny + 61nz as. single logarithm,
10, Using your calculator snd the change of base fom, evaluate logy 28
11, Use your caentr to save for Ni: logyg = 0.6646
12, Graph y = logy by hand.
13. Determine the domain of (3) = logs(x? ~ 9).
14. Graph y = In( ~ 2) by hand.
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1S. True or false: = ta(e —
15, Tine or false: Infx — »)
16, Solve for x: S*= 41
7. Solve forse 2 ~ 3? = loge
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48. Solve for x: logy x + logy(x — 3)
19, Solve for x: 4
20. Six thousand dollars is deposited into a fund at an annual percentage rate of 13%
Find the time required for the investment to double ifthe interest is compounded continuously.
log, 2
a 22. The half-life of a radioactive isotope is 245,000 years.
21. What percent of the present amount will remain after 5000 years?
Evaluate: log,, 8
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