AP Precalculus – Mixed Six – Topic 2.
13: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities Some Calculator
1. Factual Recall 2. Carry out a Procedure 3. Classify a Mathematical Object
Solve for x. Show work. Solve for x. Show work. Which of the following equations have a
1. 5 ⋅ 2 x −1 =
80 1. 22 x − 2 ⋅ 2 x − 3 =0 solution of x = 5?
2 x = 32
log 2 x = 32
2. 47 x−6 = 7 (
3 log 7 4 ) x
log 3 2 + log 3 ( x − 2 ) =
log 3 6
2. log x + log 4 =
2
3
ln125 = ln x
2
43 x − 7 = 4 x + 3
4. Prove, Show, Justify 5. Extend a Concept 6. Critique a Fallacy
1
Show that the inverse of g (= x) ln ( x + 1) − 5 Consider the functions Rudy attempts to find the inverse of
3
1 1
−1
is g = ( x ) e(3 x +15) − 1. =f ( x ) log 4 ( 2 x + 4 ) and g=
( x ) ln ( x ) + . h ( x ) = e 2 x −3 . The result is h −1=
( x ) ln( x) + 3.
2 2
Use your calculator to answer the following Graph the two functions to show that Rudy’s
questions. inverse is incorrect. Find the correct inverse of
a) Find the point of intersection. h. Show work.
b) For what values of x is f ( x ) ≤ 0?
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