mat 125 applied calculus 5.1 exponential functions
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Introduction Exponential functions play an important role in many real-world applications. What is an exponential function? Basic idea: a function with a variable as the exponent. Dr. Erickson 5.1 – Exponential Functions 3TRANSCRIPT
MAT 125 – Applied Calculus5.1 – Exponential Functions
5.1 – Exponential Functions
2 Today’s Class We will be learning the following concepts today:
Exponential Functions & Their Graphs Logarithmic Functions & Their Graphs Properties Relating Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Compound Interest Effective Rate of Interest Continuous Compounding of Interest
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3 Introduction Exponential functions play an important role in many real-world
applications.
What is an exponential function?Basic idea: a function with a variable as the exponent.
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Definition
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5 Laws of Exponents
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Simplify the expression.
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Example 1
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7 Example 2
Solve the equation for x.
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8 Example 3
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9 Let’s continue with 5.2 & 5.3
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