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Chapter 5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (EL)
Objectives
BIG IDEA for the chapter goes here, in outcomes/main.ptx
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to...
Determine if a given function is exponential. Find an equation of an exponential function. Evaluate exponential functions (including base \(e\)).
Graph exponential functions and determine the domain, range, and asymptotes.
Convert between exponential and logarithmic form. Evaluate a logarithmic function, including common and natural logarithms.
Graphs of Logarithmic Functions: Graph logarithmic functions and determine the domain, range, and asymptotes.
Use properties of logarithms to condense or expand logarithmic expressions.
Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
Solve application problems using exponential and logarithmic equations.
Readiness Assurance.
Before beginning this chapter, you should be able to...
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Simplify expressions using properties of exponents.
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Simplify expressions that involve negative exponents.
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Graph functions using transformations.
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Solve linear inequalities.
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Find the domain and range of a function from its graph.
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Determine horizontal and vertical asymptotes from a graph.
