Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further Applications

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OBJECTIVES:
1. Solve equations involving variables in the exponents.
2. Solve equations involving logarithms.
3. Solve applications of compound interest.
4. Solve applications involving base e exponential growth and decay. 5. Use the change-of-base rule.
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2. Chapter 11
Inverse, Exponential
and
Logarithmic Functions
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3. 11.6
Exponential and Logarithmic
Equations; Further
Applications
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4. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Objectives
1. Solve equations involving variables in the
exponents.
2. Solve equations involving logarithms.
3. Solve applications of compound interest.
4. Solve applications involving base e
exponential growth and decay.
5. Use the change-of-base rule.
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5. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving Equations Involving Variables in the Exponents
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6. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving an Exponential Equation
Begin by taking the
logarithm to the same
base on both sides.
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7. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving an Exponential Equation (Base e)
Begin by taking the
logarithm to the same
base on both sides.
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8. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Logarithmic Equation
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9. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Logarithmic Equation
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10. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Logarithmic Equation
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11. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Logarithmic Equation
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12. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving Equations Involving Logarithms
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13. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving Equations Involving Logarithms
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14. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Compound Interest Problem
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15. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Compound Interest Problem for t
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16. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Compound Interest Problem for t
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17. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Solving a Compound Interest Problem for t
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18. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Continuous Compounding
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19. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Continuous Compounding
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20. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Continuous Compounding
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21. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
The Change-of-Base Rule
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22. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Derivation of the Change-of-Base Rule
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23. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Application Involving Change-of-Base
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24. 11.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further
Applications
Application Involving Change-of-Base
This is not equal to log 3.
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