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Exponential Function

1. The document defines exponential functions and transformations of exponential functions. It provides examples of how exponential functions model population growth, exponential decay, and compound interest. 2. Exponential population growth is modeled as P(t) = P0 * k^t, where P0 is the initial population and k is the growth rate. Exponential decay models the reduction of a quantity over time, such as radioactive decay. 3. Compound interest is modeled exponentially, where the interest earned each period is added to the principal and also earns interest in subsequent periods. This results in faster growth compared to simple interest.

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Exponential Function

1. The document defines exponential functions and transformations of exponential functions. It provides examples of how exponential functions model population growth, exponential decay, and compound interest. 2. Exponential population growth is modeled as P(t) = P0 * k^t, where P0 is the initial population and k is the growth rate. Exponential decay models the reduction of a quantity over time, such as radioactive decay. 3. Compound interest is modeled exponentially, where the interest earned each period is added to the principal and also earns interest in subsequent periods. This results in faster growth compared to simple interest.

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Example 1:

Complete a table of values for


for the exponential functions
, and .
EXPONENTI
AL
FUNCTION
Definition: Exponential
Function
An exponential function with
base is a function of the form
or , where , .
Definition: Transformation
Let be a positive number not equal to . A
transformation of an exponential function with
base is a function of the form

where are real numbers.


Many applications involve
transformations of exponential
functions. Some of the most
common applications in real-life
of exponential functions and their
transformations are population
growth, exponential decay, and
compound interest.
(a) Population Growth
Example 2: Let in hours. At , there
were initially 20 bacteria. Suppose
that the bacteria doubles every 100
hours. Give an exponential model for
the bacteria as a function of .
(a) Exponential Model of
Population Growth
Suppose a quantity doubles
every units of time. If is the
initial amount, then the quantity
after units of time is given by
.
(b) Exponential Decay
Definition: The half-life of a radioactive substance is
the time it takes for half of the substance to decay.

EXAMPLE 3. Suppose that the half-life of a certain


radioactive substance is 10 days and there are 10g
initially, determine the amount of substance
remaining after 30 days.
(a) Exponential Model of
Half-life
(c) Compound Interest
A starting amount of money (called the principal) can
be invested at a certain interest rate that is earned at
the end of a given period of time (such as one year).
If the interest rate is compounded, the interest earned
at the end of the period is added to the principal, and
this new amount will earn interest in the next period.
The same process is repeated for each succeeding
period: interest previously earned will also earn
interest in the next period.
(c) Compound Interest
Compound Interest:
(c) Compound Interest
EXAMPLE 4. Mrs. De la Cruz
invested P100,000 in a company that
offers 6% interest compounded
annually. How much will this
investment be worth at the end of each
year for the next five years?
Natural Exponential Function
The natural exponential
function is the function
.
Seatwork:1 whole sheet of paper:
copy and answer
1. You take out a loan at a interest rate. If the interest is compounded
annually, (a) give an exponential model for the situation, and (b) how
much will you owe after 10 years?
2. A population starts with individuals and triples every 80 years. (a)
Give an exponential model for the situation. (b) What is the size of the
population after 100 years?
3. Suppose that the half-life of a substance is 250 years. If there were
initially 100 g of the substance, (a) give an exponential model for the
situation, and (b) how much will remain after 500 years?

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