Exponential Functions

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OBJECTIVES:
1. Define exponential functions.
2. Graph exponential functions.
3. Solve exponential equations of the form a^x = a^k for x.
4. Use exponential functions in applications involving growth or decay.
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2. Chapter 11
Inverse, Exponential
and
Logarithmic Functions
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3. 11.2
Exponential Functions
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4. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Objectives
1. Define exponential functions.
2. Graph exponential functions.
x
3. Solve exponential equations of the form a
= ak for x.
4. Use exponential functions in applications
involving growth or decay.
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5. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Exponential Functions Defined
Exponential Function
For a > 0, a ≠ 1, for all real numbers x,
F(x) = ax
Defines the exponential function with base a.
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6. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Graphing Exponential Functions with a > 1
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7. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Exponential Functions Defined
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8. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Graphing Exponential Functions with a < 1
y decreases
as x gets larger
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9. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Characteristics of the Exponential Graph
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10. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Graphing More Complicated Exponential Functions
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11. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Solving Exponential Equations
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12. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Solving Exponential Equations
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13. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Solving Exponential Equations
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14. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Solving Exponential Equations
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15. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Applied Problems Involving Exponential Functions
This is the initial
amount injected
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16. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Applied Problems Involving Exponential Functions
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17. 11.2 Exponential Functions
Applied Problems Involving Exponential Functions
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