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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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5장, 문제 93

n Exercises 92–93, rewrite the equation in terms of base e. Express the answer in terms of a natural logarithm and then round to three decimal places. y = 6.5(0.43)^x

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Rewrite the given equation y = 6.5(0.43)^x in terms of base e. To do this, recall that any exponential expression a^x can be rewritten as e^(x * ln(a)), where ln(a) is the natural logarithm of a.
Apply the property to rewrite (0.43)^x as e^(x * ln(0.43)). This transforms the equation into y = 6.5 * e^(x * ln(0.43)).
Now, the equation is expressed in terms of base e: y = 6.5 * e^(x * ln(0.43)).
If you need to solve for x, isolate the exponential term by dividing both sides of the equation by 6.5: y / 6.5 = e^(x * ln(0.43)).
Take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides to eliminate the exponential: ln(y / 6.5) = x * ln(0.43). Then, solve for x by dividing both sides by ln(0.43): x = ln(y / 6.5) / ln(0.43).

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Exponential Functions

Exponential functions are mathematical expressions in the form y = a(b^x), where 'a' is a constant, 'b' is the base, and 'x' is the exponent. In this context, the function y = 6.5(0.43)^x represents an exponential decay since the base (0.43) is less than 1. Understanding the behavior of exponential functions is crucial for rewriting the equation in terms of natural logarithms.
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Exponential Functions

Natural Logarithm

The natural logarithm, denoted as ln(x), is the logarithm to the base e, where e is approximately 2.71828. It is used to solve equations involving exponential functions, particularly when rewriting them in a linear form. In this problem, converting the exponential equation to a natural logarithm will allow us to isolate the variable x and express the equation in a more manageable form.
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The Natural Log

Logarithmic Properties

Logarithmic properties are rules that govern the manipulation of logarithms, such as the product, quotient, and power rules. These properties are essential for simplifying expressions and solving equations involving logarithms. In this case, applying the power rule will help in rewriting the equation y = 6.5(0.43)^x in terms of natural logarithms, facilitating the solution process.
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Change of Base Property