Chapter 4: Problem 78
What is the natural exponential function?
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Chapter 4: Problem 78
What is the natural exponential function?
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Determine whether each statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning. I can solve \(4^{x}=15\) by writing the equation in logarithmic form.
This group exercise involves exploring the way we grow. Group members should create a graph for the function that models the percentage of adult height attained by a boy who is \(x\) years old, \(f(x)=29+48.8 \log (x+1) .\) Let \(x=5,6\) \(7, \ldots, 15,\) find function values, and connect the resulting points with a smooth curve. Then create a graph for the function that models the percentage of adult height attained by a girl who is \(x\) years old, \(g(x)=62+35 \log (x-4)\) Let \(x=5,6,7, \ldots, 15,\) find function values, and connect the resulting points with a smooth curve. Group members should then discuss similarities and differences in the growth patterns for boys and girls based on the graphs.
Graph \(f\) and \(g\) in the same viewing rectangle. Then describe the relationship of the graph of g to the graph of \(f\). $$ f(x)=\log x, g(x)=-\log x $$
Evaluate or simplify each expression without using a calculator. $$ \log 10^{7} $$
Will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. In each exercise, evaluate the indicated logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. a. Evaluate: \(\log _{2} 32\) b. Evaluate: \(\log _{2} 8+\log _{2} 4\) c. What can you conclude about \(\log _{2} 32,\) or \(\log _{2}(8 \cdot 4) ?\)
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