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What property states that every nonzero number has exactly one whole number such that $a^n=a^{-n}=1$?
What property states that every nonzero number has exactly one whole number such that $a^n=a^{-n}=1$?
Which field uses exponential functions to model population growth using either exponential decay or growth?
Which field uses exponential functions to model population growth using either exponential decay or growth?
In which scenario would you use exponential functions to analyze supply and demand curves, inflation rates, and market trends?
In which scenario would you use exponential functions to analyze supply and demand curves, inflation rates, and market trends?
Which application of exponential functions involves calculating the accumulated amount based on a compounding rate over time?
Which application of exponential functions involves calculating the accumulated amount based on a compounding rate over time?
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What aspect of radioactive decay processes in chemistry can be described using exponential functions?
What aspect of radioactive decay processes in chemistry can be described using exponential functions?
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Which subject uses exponential functions to estimate probabilities in statistical models like the Poisson distribution?
Which subject uses exponential functions to estimate probabilities in statistical models like the Poisson distribution?
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What is the logarithmic property that relates a, b, and x in exponential functions?
What is the logarithmic property that relates a, b, and x in exponential functions?
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Given two exponential functions f(t)=2^t and g(t)=3^t, what is the resulting function from the product property?
Given two exponential functions f(t)=2^t and g(t)=3^t, what is the resulting function from the product property?
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If e^(2x) = 16, what is the value of x?
If e^(2x) = 16, what is the value of x?
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What is the quotient property for exponential functions?
What is the quotient property for exponential functions?
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If y=e^(kt), how can you represent this using the power property?
If y=e^(kt), how can you represent this using the power property?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between exponential functions and natural logarithms?
Which statement best describes the relationship between exponential functions and natural logarithms?
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Study Notes
Exponential Equations
Exponential functions, with base e, are important throughout mathematics and science. They describe situations where there is a constant multiplier of e over time or other quantitative independent variable. This section will focus on solving exponential equations, which involve manipulating expressions involving e raised to an exponent.
Solving Exponential Equations
Solving exponential equations involves understanding logarithmic properties. Logarithms are the inverse of exponents, so if a^x = b, you can also say log_a(b) = x. In base e, this becomes ln(b) = x, where ln denotes natural logarithm. By taking the natural logarithm of both sides of the original equation, we get ln(a^x) = ln(b).
Example: Solve e^3t + 2 = 0. First, find t by solving e^3t = -2. Then, take natural logs of both sides: ln(e^3t) = ln(-2). Since e^3t = -2 has no real solutions, this equation does not represent a valid solution.
Properties of Exponential Functions
Some properties of exponential functions include:
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Product property: If
f(t)=a^tandg(t)=b^t, thenh(t)=(ab)^t. -
Quotient property: If
f(t)=a^tandg(t)=b^t, thenh(t)=(ab)^t/(bc)^t=a^t/c^t. -
Power property: If
f(t)=a^tandkis any number, thenh(t)=a^(kt)=(a^k)^t. -
Logarithmic property: For any positive numbers
aandb, there exists a unique numberxsuch thata=b^x. -
Inverse property: Every nonzero number
ahas exactly one whole numbernsuch thata^n=a^-n=1.
These properties allow us to manipulate and simplify exponential expressions and solve related problems.
Applications of Exponential Functions
Exponential functions have numerous applications across various fields:
- Compound interest: Used to calculate the amount accumulated after a certain period given certain compounding rate.
- Biology: Models population growth using exponential decay or exponential growth.
- Chemistry: Describes radioactive decay processes with half-life constants.
- Physics: Describes the decay of energy in electrical circuits and geologic formations.
- Economics: Helps analyze supply and demand curves, inflation rates, and market trends.
- Statistics: Used to estimate probabilities in statistical models, such as Poisson distribution.
By understanding these properties, one can work with exponential functions more effectively when they appear in real-world contexts.
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Description
Explore the methods for solving exponential equations involving base e, using natural logarithms. Learn about properties of exponential functions including product, quotient, power, logarithmic, and inverse properties. Understand the applications of exponential functions in various fields such as compound interest, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, and statistics.
