Exponential and logarithmic relationships

Use inverse exponential and logarithmic graphs, retain base and argument restrictions, and solve equations and decay models.

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Exponentials, logarithms and domains

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Use inverse exponential and logarithmic graphs, retain base and argument restrictions, and solve equations and decay models.

Learning goals
  • Produce exact logarithmic values with valid real bases and arguments
  • Produce a combined logarithm argument with its original domain
  • Produce complete logarithmic equation results and original domains
  • Produce complete real exponential equation results
  • Model and interpret exponential and logarithmic relationships
  • Formulate, use and interpret a mathematical model
  • Use logarithm laws with domain conditions
  • Produce calibrated exponential model parameters, predictions and target times
Syllabus statements covered
  • Exponential and logarithmic functions a^x, e^x, log_a x, ln x and their graphs, including laws of logarithms, equivalence of y = a^x and x = log_a y, and change of base of logarithms
  • Simplifying expressions and solving simple equations involving exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Using exponential and logarithmic functions as models
  • Exponential and logarithmic functions a^x, e^x, log_a x, ln x and their graphs, including laws of logarithms, equivalence of y = a^x and x = log_a y, and change of base of logarithms
  • Simplifying expressions and solving simple equations involving exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Using exponential and logarithmic functions as models

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