Logarithmic and Exponential Equations

Logarithmic and Exponential Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers exponential and logarithmic equations, focusing on solving them using key strategies like the one-to-one and inverse properties. It includes various examples, from basic to complex, demonstrating how to apply these strategies effectively. The tutorial also addresses exponentiating to solve logarithmic equations and concludes with a real-world story problem involving continuous compounding interest.

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the one-to-one property for exponential equations?

If a^x = a^y, then x must equal y.

If a^x = a^y, then x must be greater than y.

If a^x = a^y, then x must be less than y.

If a^x = a^y, then x and y are unrelated.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you solve the equation 2^x = 512?

Rewrite 512 as 2^9 and set x = 9.

Rewrite 512 as 2^8 and set x = 8.

Rewrite 512 as 2^10 and set x = 10.

Rewrite 512 as 2^7 and set x = 7.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution to the equation ln(5) - ln(x) = 0?

x = 0

x = 10

x = 1

x = 5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve the equation 1/5^x = 125?

Rewrite 1/5 as 5^-1 and 125 as 5^4, then set -x = 4.

Rewrite 1/5 as 5^-2 and 125 as 5^3, then set -x = 3.

Rewrite 1/5 as 5^-1 and 125 as 5^2, then set -x = 2.

Rewrite 1/5 as 5^-1 and 125 as 5^3, then set -x = 3.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inverse property for logarithms?

log base a of a^x equals x.

log base a of a^x equals 0.

log base a of a^x equals a.

log base a of a^x equals 1.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve the equation e^x = 13?

Take the natural log of both sides to get x = ln(14).

Take the natural log of both sides to get x = ln(12).

Take the natural log of both sides to get x = ln(15).

Take the natural log of both sides to get x = ln(13).

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution to the equation ln(x) = -8?

x = e^7

x = e^8

x = e^-8

x = e^-7

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