MATH 30-2
EXPONENTS & LOGARITHMS
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Lesson 1: Characteristics of Exponential Functions
1. Graph each exponential function. State the domain, range, and x- and y-intercepts for
each; and tell whether each graph is increasing or decreasing.
x
()
a. y = 1
3
b. y = 4x
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2. Without graphing, predict the x- and y-intercepts, domain, and range for the following
exponential equations. Also tell whether each graph is increasing or decreasing.
a. y = 5(1.2)x
x
()
b. y = 3 3
4
3. Complete “Your Turn” on page 345 of the textbook.
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Lesson 2: Solving Exponential Equations
1. Write the expressions 36x and 2162x + 3 so that they have the same base.
2. Solve the exponential equation 32x  83x  4 by changing the bases and then using algebra.
Check your answer by graphing. Be sure to include a sketch of your graph.
3. Create your own exponential equation that contains different bases. Include a full solution
to your equation.
4. Trinh has decided to save money to buy a new computer. She invests $800 in an account
that earns 5% per year, compounded quarterly. Determine how long she needs to invest
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her money to have $1000 by using the equation 1000  800(1.0125)n, where n is measured
in quarters of a year (three-month increments).
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Lesson 3: Converting Between Logarithms and Exponents
1. Convert each of the following to exponential notation.
a. y  log 6000
b. p = logr w
2. Convert each of the following to logarithmic notation.
a. 56  15 625
b. nt  h
3. Evaluate each of the following logarithms.
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a. log2 128
b. log5 0.04
c. log 1 1
16
2
4. a. Determine the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 6.37  10–9.
c. Determine the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution with a pH of 4.1.
5. Describe how the ability to change an equation from logarithmic form to exponential form
can help you determine the value of a logarithm. Include an example with your explanation.
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Lesson 4: Characteristics of Logarithmic Functions
1. a. Describe the characteristics of the graph of y  4 log x.
b. Graph y  4 log x using technology to check your predictions. Include a screen shot or
sketch of your graph.
2. Describe at least three similarities and three differences between the functions y  10x and
y  log x.
3. A researcher has determined that an equation that models the height of a particular
species of tree is y = 20.2 log(x), where y is height in metres and x is time in years.
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a. Graph the equation using technology. Include the sketch below.
b. Predict the height of the tree after 30 years.
c. Predict how old the tree will be when it is 15 m tall.
d. Describe how the height of the tree changes as time increases. Be specific.
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Lesson 5: Laws of Logarithms
1. Fully simplify each of the following using the laws of logarithms. Be sure to show all steps.
a. log5 4 + log5 2
b. 9 log3 9 + log3 812
c. log x  log y  log z
2. Write each of the following as a sum or a difference of logarithms.
( )
19
a. log
20
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b. log9 (3 ´ 8)
3. Each of the following has an error. Identify the error and explain why it is wrong.
a. log5 6 + log3 7 = log5 42
b. 3 log2 16 = log2 163
= 43
= 64
4. In the Focus section you were introduced to the equation S = 10 logI1 - 10 logI0 . Use the
laws of logarithms to simplify the expression S = 10 logI1 - 10 logI0 .
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Lesson 6: Solving Exponential Equations Using Logarithms
1. Solve 124  3(4)2x – 1 for x using logarithms.
2. Solve 12t –4  17–3t for t using logarithms.
3. Rewrite log7 151 using base-10 logarithms. Find an approximate answer, rounded to three
decimal places.
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4. Gallium-67 is used in nuclear medicine to help doctors locate inflammation and chronic
infections. The patient is injected with a tracer (trace amount) that includes gallium-67,
which collects in areas of inflammation and infection. The gallium-67 emits radiation that a
special camera can detect. Gallium-67 has a half-life of 3.26 days
a. Give an exponential equation to represent the percentage of the original gallium-67
after
t days.
b. Determine the amount of gallium-67 left after 4 days.
c. Solve your equation to determine the time it will take for there to be 1% of the original
gallium-67.
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Lesson 7: Modelling Data Using Exponential and Logarithmic
Regressions
1. In 2008, Marianna paid $14 500 for a used 2005 van. She has been tracking the selling
price of the van as time has passed to decide how long to keep the van before replacing it.
The data she has collected is shown in the following table:
Age (in years)
3
4
5
6
7
8
Selling Price
($)
14 500
11 600
8700
6800
4300
3500
a. Determine the equation of the exponential regression function that models the
depreciation of the van.
b. What was the initial selling price of the van in 2005?
c. What is the annual depreciation rate of the van?
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2. In a study, researchers found that the arterial blood pressure, P, in millimetres of mercury
(mmHg) is related to the volume, V, of the blood vessel in microlitres (L). The data
gathered is listed in the following table:
Arterial Blood Pressure, P (mmHg)
Blood Vessel Volume, V (L)
70
0.63
100
0.80
120
0.86
140
0.90
160
0.94
a. Using a logarithmic regression, determine the equation that represents the relationship
between blood pressure, P, and the blood-vessel volume, V.
b. Predict the blood-vessel volume when the arterial blood pressure is 130 mmHg. Make
sure to round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a microlitre.
c. Predict the arterial blood pressure when the vessel volume is 0.7 L. Round your
answer to the nearest millimetre of mercury.
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Module 7 SUMMARY
In this module you investigated the following question: How can exponents and logarithms be used to
solve problems that involve growth and decay?
Exponents and logarithms can be used to model growth, such as the rate a tree grows, and decay, such
as the half-life of a radioactive element. Exponents and logarithms can both be useful when working with
very large or very small values, such as pH or earthquake magnitude.
You learned about the characteristics of an exponential function and how exponential functions can be
used to solve problems. You also learned about the characteristics of logarithmic functions, how
logarithms can be used to solve problems, and how logarithmic scales can be used for data with an
extreme range of values. You used the laws of logarithms to manipulate expressions with logarithms and
to solve exponential equations. Finally, you determined regression equations for data that was logarithmic
and exponential.
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In the Module 7 Project: At the Movies, you described exponential and logarithmic graphs, solved various
exponential and logarithmic problems in context, and applied your knowledge of regressions to
information about your favourite movie.
The following chart lists some of the key ideas that you learned in each lesson.
Exponential functions can be used to model growth and decay.
Lesson 1
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Exponential equations can be solved using common bases or graphically.
Lesson 2
The expression y = ax ↔ x = loga y can be used to convert between
exponential and logarithmic forms of an equation.
Lesson 3
Source: Pre-Calculus 12. Whitby, ON: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2011.
Reproduced with permission.
Logarithmic functions can be increasing or decreasing.
Lesson 4
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The laws of logarithms (shown below) can be used to change logarithmic
expressions.
logb M + logb N = logb(M × N)
Lesson 5
logb (MN) = n logb M
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Exponential equations can be solved by taking the logarithm of both sides of
the equation and then using the power law of logarithms to remove the
exponent.
Regression equations can be determined for exponential and logarithmic data.
The natural logarithm, ln, is often used in logarithmic regression equations, as
in ln x = loge x, where e ≈ 2.72.
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MODULE 7 –EXPONENTS & LOGARITHMS SUMMATIVE
ASSIGNMENT
Complete the following questions from your text book. Show steps completely and clearly, as
marks are assigned for mathematical literacy and communication. Always use graph paper,
rulers, and pencils as necessary. Attach questions and study notes securely to this booklet
before you hand everything in.
Text: Principles of Mathematics 12
Chapter 6 – EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Chapter 7 – LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
Section 6.1: Page 337: #1
Section 6.2: Pages 347 to 351: #2d, 5, 8ad, 10ab
Section 6.3: Pages 361 to 365: #4ad, 7df, 9, 11
Section 6.4: Pages 377 to 385: #5, 12, 15
Section 6.5: Pages 395 to 399: #3, 4, 7, 10ab, 11ab
Section 7.1: Pages 421 to 425: #5, 7, 12
Section 7.2: Pages 436 to 438: #6ac, 8ac, 10ac, 14ac
Section 7.3: Pages 446 to 448: #6ab, 8a, 11ab, 14
Section 7.4: Pages 455 to 459: #1ab, 6ac, 8, 14, 15ab
Section 7.5: Pages 466 to 472: #3, 6
Module 7 is now complete.
Once you have received your corrected work, review your instructor’s comments and prepare
for your module seven test.