MAT 125 – Applied Calculus 5.1 – Exponential Functions
Today’s Class We will be learning the following concepts today: Exponential Functions & Their Graphs Logarithmic Functions & Their Graphs Properties Relating Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Compound Interest Effective Rate of Interest Continuous Compounding of Interest Dr. Erickson 5.1 – Exponential Functions 2
Introduction Exponential functions play an important role in many real-world applications. What is an exponential function? Basic idea: a function with a variable as the exponent. Dr. Erickson 5.1 – Exponential Functions 3
4 Definition Dr. Erickson
Laws of Exponents Dr. Erickson 5.1 – Exponential Functions 5
Simplify the expression – Exponential Functions 6 Example 1 Dr. Erickson
Example 2 Solve the equation for x. Dr. Erickson 5.1 – Exponential Functions 7
Example 3 Dr. Erickson 5.1 – Exponential Functions 8
Let’s continue with 5.2 & 5.3 Dr. Erickson 5.1 – Exponential Functions 9