Chapter 3: Problem 55
Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. $$7-2 e^{x}=5$$
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Chapter 3: Problem 55
Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. $$7-2 e^{x}=5$$
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Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. A logistic growth function will always have an \(x\) -intercept.
Use a graphing utility to graph and solve the equation. Approximate the result to three decimal places. Verify your result algebraically. $$2 \ln (x+3)=3$$
The populations \(P\) (in thousands) of Reno, Nevada from 2000 through 2007 can be modeled by \(P=346.8 e^{k t},\) where \(t\) represents the year, with \(t=0\) corresponding to \(2000 .\) In \(2005,\) the population of Reno was about 395,000 . (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) (a) Find the value of \(k\). Is the population increasing or decreasing? Explain. (b) Use the model to find the populations of Reno in 2010 and 2015 . Are the results reasonable? Explain. (c) According to the model, during what year will the population reach \(500,000 ?\)
The total interest \(u\) paid on a home mortgage of \(P\) dollars at interest rate \(r\) for \(t\) years is \(u=P\left[\frac{r t}{1-\left(\frac{1}{1+r / 12}\right)^{12 t}}-1\right]\) Consider a $$\$ 120,000$$ home mortgage at \(7 \frac{1}{2} \%\). (a) Use a graphing utility to graph the total interest function. (b) Approximate the length of the mortgage for which the total interest paid is the same as the size of the mortgage. Is it possible that some people are paying twice as much in interest charges as the size of the mortgage?
Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. $$6 \log _{3}(0.5 x)=11$$
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