Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
Introduction to Exponential Functions
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Determine if the function is an exponential function.
If so, identify the power & base, then evaluate for x=4 .
f(x)=3(1.5)x
A
Exponential function, f(4)=410.06
B
Exponential function, f(4)=15.19
C
Not an exponential function

1
Identify the general form of an exponential function, which is f(x) = a * b^x, where 'a' is a constant, 'b' is the base, and 'x' is the exponent.
Compare the given function f(x) = 3(1.5)^x with the general form. Here, 'a' is 3 and 'b' is 1.5, indicating that it is indeed an exponential function.
To evaluate the function at x = 4, substitute 4 for x in the function: f(4) = 3(1.5)^4.
Calculate the power (1.5)^4. This involves multiplying 1.5 by itself four times.
Multiply the result of (1.5)^4 by 3 to find f(4). This will give you the value of the function at x = 4.
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