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CH 3: Calculating the period of an investment

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What is the general form of an exponential function?

f(x) = b^x

What condition must be satisfied for the base b in an exponential function?

b > 0 and b ≠ 1

What happens when the base b in an exponential function is greater than 1?

The function exhibits exponential growth.

What is the y-intercept of the graph of an exponential function f(x) = b^x?

(0, 1)

What is the domain of an exponential function?

All real numbers

What is the range of an exponential function?

All positive real numbers

What is the horizontal asymptote of an exponential function?

y = 0

What is the general form of a logarithmic function?

y = log_b(x)

What condition must be satisfied for the base b in a logarithmic function?

b > 0 and b ≠ 1

If f(x) = log_b(x), what is the value of f(b)?

0

What is the inverse operation of the logarithm function?

Exponential function

What is the domain of the logarithm function?

Positive real numbers

What is the range of the logarithm function?

All real numbers

What is the intercept of the logarithm function?

(1, 0)

What is the asymptotic behavior of the logarithm function?

Vertical asymptote at x = 0

What is the rule for multiplying two numbers using logarithms?

Product Rule: $\log_b(xy) = \log_b(x) + \log_b(y)$

What is the rule for dividing one number by another using logarithms?

Quotient Rule: $\log_b\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) = \log_b(x) - \log_b(y)$

What is the rule for exponentiation using logarithms?

Power Rule: $\log_b(x^p) = p \cdot \log_b(x)$

What is the formula used to convert the base of a logarithm?

Change of Base Formula: $\log_b(x) = \frac{\log_k(x)}{\log_k(b)}$

Which of the following statements about solving exponential equations is true?

It requires isolating the exponential term and applying logarithmic operations to both sides.

What is the main difference between exponential growth and exponential decay?

Exponential growth occurs when the base b is greater than 1, while exponential decay occurs when the base b is between 0 and 1.

What is the range of the logarithmic function $y = \log_b(x)$?

The range is all positive real numbers (0, $\infty$).

What is the value of $\log_b(b)$?

1

Which of the following statements about the domain of an exponential function $f(x) = b^x$ is correct?

The domain is all real numbers, i.e., $(-\infty, \infty)$.

What is the rule for converting the base of a logarithm from b to a?

$\log_a(x) = \frac{\log_b(x)}{\log_b(a)}$

What is the horizontal asymptote of the exponential function $f(x) = b^x$?

The horizontal asymptote is the line $y = 0$.

Which of the following statements about the y-intercept of the graph of the exponential function $f(x) = b^x$ is correct?

The y-intercept is always 1, regardless of the base b.

What is the inverse operation of the logarithm function?

The inverse operation of the logarithm function is the exponential function.

What is the rule for exponentiation using logarithms?

$b^{\log_b(x)} = x$

What happens when the base b in an exponential function $f(x) = b^x$ is greater than 1?

The function exhibits exponential growth.

If $\log_2(x) = 5$, what is the value of $x$?

$2^5$

Given $\log_3(x) + \log_3(y) = 2$, what is the value of $\log_3(xy)$?

2

If $\log_5(x) = 2$ and $\log_5(y) = -1$, what is the value of $\log_5\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)$?

3

If $\log_2(x) = 3$, what is the value of $\log_4(x)$?

$\frac{3}{\log_2(4)}$

If $\log_2(x) = 4$, what is the value of $\log_2(x^3)$?

12

If $f(x) = \log_2(x)$, what is the value of $f(16)$?

4

If $\log_3(x) = 2$ and $\log_3(y) = 4$, what is the value of $\log_3\left(\frac{x^2}{y}\right)$?

-2

If $\log_2(x) = 3$ and $\log_4(y) = 2$, what is the value of $\log_8(xy)$?

$\frac{11}{3}$

If $\log_5(x) = 2$ and $\log_5(y) = -1$, what is the value of $\log_5\left(\frac{x^2}{y^3}\right)$?

5

If $\log_3(x) = 2$ and $\log_3(y) = -1$, what is the value of $\log_9\left(\frac{x^2}{y}\right)$?

$\frac{5}{2}$

Delve into the intricate details of exponential and logarithmic functions, focusing on their intrinsic properties and formula workings. Explore the general form of exponential functions, constraints, and the significance of the base and exponent.

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