MP4 Lesson 8 Formulating Exp and Log Equations

Formulating Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

TEKS 2A.5B

​We will: Formulate exponential and Logarithmic equations that model real world situations.

I will: Summarize how to determine which equation is needed and how to formulate it.

Multiple Choice

Select the correct answer below

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Which model would you use if you have a quantity that grows by a constant percentage over time?

​This will be special cases typically, and for our purposes you would be asked to use the natural base. ​

Using Equations with the natural base

Examples of using Logs to model

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Categorize

Options (6)

quantity decay

compound interest

sound

pH

cooling

half-life

Match the scenario to the model type equation you would use!

Exponential

Logarithmic

Take a few moments to try and write the correct equations for these practice problems.

Open Ended

Summarize how to determine which equation is needed and how to formulate it.