Solving Exponential Equations in Algebra II

The video tutorial explains how to solve the equation y = 5 * 2^t for y = 1,111. It introduces the concept of isolating variables in algebra and using logarithms as the inverse of exponential functions. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the value of t using a calculator, emphasizing the use of log base 10 to find log base 2 values.

What is the initial function given in the problem?

• y = 2 + 5^t

• y = 5 * 2^t

• y = 2 * 5^t

• y = 5 + 2^t

What does the function y = 5 * 2^t describe?

• A quadratic function

• An exponential function

• A logarithmic function

• A linear function

What operation is performed to isolate the exponential term?

• Subtraction of 5

• Addition of 5

• Division by 5

• Multiplication by 5

What is the result of dividing the equation by 5?

• 2^t = 1111 / 5

• 2^t = 1111

• 5^t = 1111 / 5

• 5^t = 1111

What is the inverse function used to solve for t?

• Square root

• Logarithm

• Cube root

• Factorial

What does log base 2 of 1111/5 represent?

• The value of y

• The value of 5

• The value of t

• The value of 2

How can log base 2 be calculated using a standard calculator?

• log10(value) * log10(2)

• ln(value) / ln(2)

• ln(value) * ln(2)

• log10(value) / log10(2)

Which of the following is a correct representation using common logarithms?

• log10(2) * log10(1111/5)

• log10(1111/5) * log10(2)

• log10(1111/5) / log10(2)

• log10(2) / log10(1111/5)

What is the approximate value of t when y equals 1111?

• 7.796

• 7.897

• 7.996

• 7.697

What does the calculated t value indicate?

• The time at which y equals 1111

• The time at which y equals 0

• The time at which y increases

• The time at which y decreases