Module 6 — Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Use this if exponential growth, continuous change, and logarithm properties are becoming hard to separate.
Exponential change uses a constant base raised to a variable power.
A rate may be periodic or continuous; the formula must match the wording of the problem.
A logarithm turns an unknown exponent into a value you can solve for.
Why are logarithms useful in an exponential equation?
They let you isolate an unknown exponent.
Got it now? Scroll back up and re-read the section — it should land differently.
Counts and mappings come from .ai/students/alaina/math1330/assignments/index.json. These are task maps, not answer keys.
| WebAssign set | Questions | Textbook sections |
|---|---|---|
| 1330 W - Exp | 16 | §2.2, §2.3, §2.4 |
| 1330 W - Log | 20 | §2.2, §2.3, §2.4 |
Interpret exponential functions and models.
Tabulate and graph exponential functions.
Find an exponential curve through two points.
Use e, continuous compound interest, and exponential growth or decay.
Use logarithmic functions, trends, and algebraic properties.
Solve for an unknown in an exponent using logarithms.
