25 question Precalculus homework

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1.

Use the properties of logarithms to simplify the expression.

1

6

 log6 36

 

2.

Complete the table to determine the balance A for $2200 invested at rate r for t years and compounded n times per year. (Round your answers to the nearest cent.)

r = 2%, t = 41 years

n

1

2

4

12

365

Continuous

A

3.

Use the properties of natural logarithms to rewrite the expression.

eln 37

4.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.2.010.MI.My Notes  |

Write the logarithmic equation in exponential form. For example, the exponential form of log5 25 = 2 is 52 = 25.

log 

1

1,000,000

 = -6

   

=

5.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.2.032.My Notes  |

Solve the equation for x.

log12(12) = x

6.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.3.064.My Notes  |

Use the properties of logarithms to expand the expression as a sum, difference, and/or constant multiple of logarithms. (Assume all variables are positive.)

logb

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x

y3

z3

 

7.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.3.014.My Notes  |

Evaluate the logarithm using the change-of-base formula. Round your result to three decimal places.

log13(8)

8.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.040.My Notes  |

Solve the logarithmic equation.

ln x = −15

x =  

9.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.2.034.My Notes  |

Solve the equation for x.

log3 3−2 = x

x = 

10.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.1.012.My Notes  |

Graph the exponential function by hand. Identify any asymptotes and intercepts and determine whether the graph of the function is increasing or decreasing. (Enter NONE in any unused answer blanks.)

$ f(x) = \left(\dfrac{{\color{red}7}}{{\color{red}6}}\right)^{-x} $

Equation of horizontal asymptote:   Equation of vertical asymptote:   Value of y-intercept   Value of x-intercept   The function is    .

11.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.3.010.My Notes  |

Consider the following.

loga

3

4

(a) Rewrite the logarithm as a ratio of common logarithms.   (b) Rewrite the logarithm as a ratio of natural logarithms.  

12.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.146.My Notes  |

Find the time t required for a $1500 investment to double at interest rate r, compounded continuously, and triple at interest rate r, compounded continuously. Round your results to two decimal places.

r = 2.75%

(a) double at interest rate r, compounded continuously t =  yr (b) triple at interest rate r, compounded continuously t =  yr

13.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.102.My Notes  |

Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically. Round the result to three decimal places. Verify your answers using a graphing utility. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)

log10 x2 = 8

x =  

14.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.044.My Notes  |

Solve the logarithmic equation.

log10(x) = –2/3

x = 

15.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.3.016.My Notes  |

Evaluate the logarithm using the change-of-base formula. Round your result to three decimal places.

log5(0.015)

16.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.112.MI.My Notes  |

Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. (If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)

log(4x) – log(4 + √x) = 2

x = 

17.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.5.014.My Notes  |

Complete the table for a savings account in which interest is compounded continuously.

Initial Investment

Annual % Rate

Time to Double

Amount After 10 years

$2300

1.3%

 years

$1000

 %

11 years

$200

 %

 years

$425.51

1.7%

 years

$2400.00

18.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.144.My Notes  |

Find the time t required for a $1300 investment to double at interest rate r, compounded continuously, and triple at interest rate r, compounded continuously. Round your results to two decimal places.

r = 6%

(a) double at interest rate r, compounded continuously t =  yr (b) triple at interest rate r, compounded continuously t =  yr

19.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.1.010.My Notes  |

Graph the exponential function by hand. Identify any asymptotes and intercepts and determine whether the graph of the function is increasing or decreasing. (Enter NONE in any unused answer blanks.)

$ f(x) = \left(\dfrac{{\color{red}8}}{{\color{red}7}}\right)^x $

Equation of horizontal asymptote:   Equation of vertical asymptote:   Value of y-intercept   Value of x-intercept   The function is    .

20.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.2.036.My Notes  |

Solve the equation for x.

log4(43) = x

21.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.2.082.My Notes  |

Use the properties of natural logarithms to rewrite the expression.

ln(e6)

22.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.030.My Notes  |

Solve the exponential equation.

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6

7

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x

 = 

216

343

x = 

23.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.2.088.My Notes  |

Use the properties of natural logarithms to rewrite the expression.

ln 

1

e6

24.–/2 pointsLarPreCalcRMRPAlt6 4.4.032.My Notes  |

Solve the exponential equation. (Round your answer to three decimal places.)

ex = 64

x = 

25

Condense the expression to the logarithm of a single quantity.

9[ln z + ln(z + 5)] − 3 ln(z − 8)