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General
Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Week 4
Exponential Functions
 What I Know
Write on the answer sheet provided the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is a function of the form f ( x )=bx or y=b x where b>0 , b≠1.
A. Quadratic Function C. Logarithmic Function
B. Linear Function D. Exponential Function

2. If a certain growth of bacteria depends upon the formula 𝑦 =200(4𝑥),

what is 𝑦 when 𝑥=−2?
A. 23.5 B. 22.5 C. 12.5 D. 11.5

3. What is a, starting term, for the function: f(x) = 300 (1.16)𝑥

A. 300 B. 16 C. 0.16 D. x

4. James’ 70 in. giant peach double in size every week. Write an expression that
would represent how big the peach is after 5 weeks
A. 70(2)35 B. 5(70)2 C. 2(70)5 D. 70(2)5

5. Solve the equation 2 x−1=22 x−4

A. -1 B. -3 C. 3 D. 6

3−2 x 1
6. Solve. 5 >
625
5 7 9 11
A. x < B. x < C. x > D. x >
2 2 2 2

For questions 7-8, please refer to the following exponential graphs:

Graph 1 Graph 2 Graph 3

7. Graph of y=2x
A. Graph 1 B. Graph 2 C. Graph 3 D. none of these

8. Graph of y=2−x
A. Graph 1 B. Graph 2 C. Graph 3 D. none of these

9. The _________________ of a line is the y-value or x-value of the point where it

crosses either the abscissa or ordinate.
A. Intercepts B. Range C. Zeroes D. Asymptotes

10. Determine which of the following expression is an exponential equation.

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 A. f ( x )=2 x 3 B. g ( x )=2x C. y=e x D. 22 ( 5x +1) =500

Lesson Representing Real-Life Situations

1 Using Exponential Functions

Exponential functions occur in various real-world situations. Exponential

functions are used to model real-life situations such as population growth,
radioactive decay, carbon dating, growth of an epidemic, loan interest rates, and
investments.
Some things can be counted by multiplying continually. Recall the concept
of geometric sequence (or progression) studied in Grade 10 in which each term
after the first is obtained by multiplying the preceding term by a non-zero constant
called the common ratio.

Symbolically, if a is the first term and r is the common ratio, then a, ar, ar2,
ar ,... forms a geometric sequence.
3

For example, bacteria reproduce by splitting, doubling the number of

bacterial cells. If there are 7 cells and a doctor is examining the bacteria, after a
certain time, there will be 14 cells…then 28… then 56, etc.

What is It
Exponential Function
Definition: An exponential function with the base b is a function of the form f(x)=
bx or y = bx where b>0, b≠1.

The base b is restricted to positive real numbers to ensure that f (x) is

always a real number. Also, base b cannot be equal to 1, for if b =1, then f (x) =1,
and it will be a constant function.
Example. Complete a table of values for x = −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2 and 3 for the exponential

()
x
1
functions y= , y=10 x , and y= ( 0.8 )x .
3
Solution:
x −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3

()
x
1
y= 27 9 3 1
3

y =10x 1 10 100 1000

y =(0.8)x 1.953125 1.5625 1.25 1 0.8 0.64 0.512

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 There are many real-life situations that can be represented using
exponential functions and their transformations. Some of them are population
growth and exponential decay.

Population Growth
On several instances, scientists will start with a certain number of bacteria
or animals and watch how the population grows. For example, if the population
doubles every 3 days, then this can be represented as an exponential function.

Example. Let t = time in hours. At t = 0, there were initially 20 bacteria. Suppose

that the bacteria double every 100 hours. Give an exponential model for the
bacteria as a function of t.
Solution:
Initially, At t = 0, Number of bacteria = 20
At t =100, Number of bacteria = 20.2
At t = 200, Number of bacteria = 20.22
At t = 400, Number of bacteria = 20.23
t
An exponential model for this situation is y=20(2)
100

Exponential Model for Population Growth

Suppose a quantity y doubles every T units of time. If y0 is the initial amount,

t/T
then the quantity y after t units of time is given by y= y 0 ( 2 )

Radioactive Decay
The disintegration of substances is another situation that shows
exponential change. Each hour, a fraction of the atoms of a radioactive substance
randomly changes into different atoms, i.e. they decay.

Definition

The half-life of a substance is the time it takes for half of the substance to decay.

Example. Suppose that the half-life of a certain radioactive substance is 10 days

and there are 10 g initially. (a) Determine the amount of substance remaining after
30 days, and (b) give an exponential model for the amount of remaining substance.
Solution: We use the fact that the mass is halved every 10 days (from the
definition of half-life). Let t = time in days. Thus, we have
Initially, At t = 0, Amount of substance = 10g

At t =10, Amount of substance = 10( 12 )=5 g

At t = 20, Amount of substance = 10 ( ) =2.5 g
2
1
2

At t = 30, Amount of substance = 10 ( ) =1.25 g

3
1
2
(a) The amount of substance remaining after 30 days is 1.25g
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 ()
t
1
(b) An exponential model for this situation is y=10 10
=1.25 g
2

Exponential Model for Radioactive Decay

If the half-life of a substance is T units, and y0 is the amount of the substance

corresponding to t = 0, then the amount y of substance remaining after t units of
time is given by

()
t
1
y= y 0 T
2

The Natural Exponential Function

Some situations can be modeled using the exponential function with base e
, an irrational number whose value is approximately 2.71828. At this point, we
will just rely on the scientific calculator to obtain further decimal expansion of e.

Definition
The natural exponential function is a function defined by f (x) = ex
for all x real numbers.

Example. A radioactive substance is decaying according to the function y =

500e−0.02t, where y milligram is the amount present in t years from now. How much
will be left after 10 years?
Solution: Substitute t =10 to the given function. Using a scientific calculator, we
have y = 500e−0.2 ≈ 409 .

What’s More
Activity 1 Exponential Function Defined
Tell which of the following define an exponential function.
1. f (x) = −3x

( x−1 )
3
2
2. f (x) =
−2 −1
3. f (x)= ( x )
4. f (x) = 4 x+3

5. f (x) = ( 3 )( 3−1 )
x

Activity 2 Evaluation of Exponential Function

Given the exponential functions, complete the table of values for x = −2, −1, 0, 1, 2
x −2 −1 0 1 2
y = 0.1x
y = 3x

()
x
2
y=
5
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 Lesson
Exponential Functions,
2 Equations, and Inequalities

What is It

Definition:

An exponential expression is an expression of the form 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏𝑥−𝑐 + 𝑑,

where (𝑏 > 0, 𝑏 ≠ 1).

Exponential Function
It is a function in which the independent variable is an exponent.
Exponential functions have the general form 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏𝑥, where 𝑏 > 0, 𝑏 ≠ 1, and 𝑥
is any real number. The reason 𝑏 > 0 is that if it is negative, the function in
undefined for −1 > 𝑥 < 0.

Examples: 1. 5 x+1= y

2. y=2x−3

Exponential Equation
This is an equation involving exponential expressions.

2 x−x 2 1
Examples: 1. 7 =
343

2. 52 x+3=53 x−1

Exponential Inequality
This is an inequality in which one (or both) sides involve a variable exponent.

Examples: 1. 3>4 x−2

2. 52 x −5x +1 ≤ 0

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 What’s More
Riddle Me Out!
Figure out the riddle by identifying whether each item is an Exponential
Function (EF), Exponential Equation (EE), or Exponential Inequality (EI). Match the
answers with the correct letters/codes and write it in the boxes that correspond to
its item number.

Part A.
Answers Codes
1. 3𝑥−2 =𝑦
2. 2𝑥−1 =2𝑥 A B C

3. 7𝑥2 ≥3 EF r s e

EE t c a
Part B.
EI i a s
4. 2𝑥 >32
5. 6𝑥 =𝑦
6. 3𝑥 =9𝑥+5

Part C. RIDDLE
𝑥+2
7. 5𝑦=3
What goes up and down but doesn’t
𝑥
8. 4 −1≤7 move?
9. 2𝑥2 =26−𝑥

9 2 4 3 1 6 8 5 7

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 Lesson
Solving Exponential
3 Equations and Inequalities

What is It
Some exponential equations can be solved by using the fact that
exponential functions are one-to-one.

One-to-one Property of Exponential Functions

If x1 ≠ x2, then b x ≠ b x . Conversely, if b x =b x then x1 = x2.
1 2 1 2

(One strategy to solve exponential equations is to write both sides of the equation as
powers of the same base.)

EXAMPLE 1. Solve the equation 4𝑥−1 = 16.

Solution: Alternate Solution:
Write both sides with 4 as the base. Write both sides with 2 as the base.
𝑥−1
4 = 16 4𝑥−1 = 16
x−1
𝑥−1
4 =4 2
( 22 ) = 24
x-1 = 2 22( x−1 ) = 24
x = 2+1 2 x−2=¿ 4
x=3 2 x=¿ 4+2
2 x=6
x=3
2
EXAMPLE 2. Solve the equation 9 x =3 x+3
Solution: Both 9 and 3 can be written using 3 as the base.
2
x
( 32 ) =3 x+3
2

32 x =3x +3
2
2 x =x+3
2
2 x −x−3=0
( 2 x−3 ) ( x+1 ) =0
( 2 x−3 )=0 ( x +1 )=0
3
x= x=−1
2
Exponential inequalities can be solved using the following property.

Property of Exponential Inequalities

If b > 1, then the exponential function y = bx is increasing for all x. This means
that bx < by if and only if x < y.

If 0 < b < 1, then the exponential function y = bx is decreasing for all x. This
means that bx > by if and only if x < y.

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(Be careful when solving exponential inequalities such as b m < bn. The resulting
direction of the inequality (m < n or m > n) is based on whether the base b is greater
than 1 or less than 1.)

EXAMPLE 3. Solve the inequality 3 x < 9x−2.

Solution: Both 9 and 3 can be written using 3 as the base.
2 x−2
3 < (3 )
x

3 x < 32(x−2)
3 x < 32 x−2
Since the base 3 < 1, then this inequality is equivalent to
x <2 x −4 (the direction of inequality is retained)
4 <2 x−x
4<x
Thus, the solution set is (4, + ∞]. (You can verify that x = 5 and 6 are solutions, but
x = 4 and 3 are not.)

( ) ( )
x+5 3x
1 1
EXAMPLE 4. Solve the inequality ≥
10 100

( )
2
1 1 1
Solution: Since = , then we write both sides of the inequality with as
10 10 10
the base.

( ) ( )
x+5 3x
1 1
≥
10 100

( 101 ) ≥ ( 101 )
x+5 3x

( 101 ) ≥ ( 101 )
x+5 6x

Since the base < 1, then this inequality is equivalent to

x + 5 ≤ 6x (the direction of the inequality is reversed)
5 ≤ 6x – x
5 ≤ 5x
1≤x
Thus, the solution set is [1, +∞). (You can verify that x = 1 and 2 are solutions, but
x = 0 and 1 are not.)

What’s More

Do You Remember Me?

Solve for x.
1. 169 x =13x
2. 4 3 x +2< 64

3. 53 x+8=25 2 x

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 x 1
4. 7 =
49

Lesson
Domain and Range of
4 Exponential Functions
Now you will explore another type of function called exponential function,
where the base of a power is a constant and the exponent is a variable.

What is It

An exponential function with base 𝑎 is defined by and equation 𝒚

=𝒂 , where 𝒂 > 𝟎 and 𝒂
𝒙
𝟏, 𝒂 and 𝒙 are real numbers.
The domain (values of 𝑥) of an exponential function is the set of real
numbers. The range can be observed from the graph. The graph approaches zero
but never touches it. Let us make then zero the boundary or the graph is from 𝑦 >
0 going up. Therefore, the range is the set of all 𝑦’s greater than 0 or {𝑦/𝑦 > 0}.
Domain Range
{𝑥/𝑥 є 𝑅} {𝑦/𝑦 > 0}

Example: Find the domain and range of the function y= () 1 x

2
.

Table of values
Solution:
()
x
1
𝑥 y=
2 Let -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 be the value of x.
-3 8
()
x
1
-2 4 (i) y=
2
-1 2
()
−3
1
0 1 (ii) y= Apply the Laws of Exponent
2
1
( ) () ( )
1 1−3 a x ax −n 1
2 (iii) y= Where: = x and a = n
2
−3
b b a
2 1

3
4
1
(iv) y=
23
1
3( ) Solve for y.

(v) y=8
8

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 What’s More
TRY THIS OUT!

A. Fill the table of values below. Let -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 be the value of x.
1. 𝑦 = 1.5𝑥 2. 𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 3. 𝑦 = 3𝑥

Table of values.
𝑥 𝑦 = 1.5𝑥 𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 𝑦 = 3𝑥

Lesson Domain and Range of

5 Exponential Functions

What is It

Exponential functions can be represented by an equation, table of values or a

graph.

Equation of Exponential Functions

Exponential functions occur in various real world situations. It is used to
model real-life situations such as population growth, radioactive decay, carbon
dating, growth of an epidemic, loan interest rates, and investments.

Exponential function is a function of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏𝑥 where 𝑏 > 0 and 𝑏 ≠ 1.

An exponential function is not solved. Rather, it expresses a relationship between
two variables (such as 𝑥 and 𝑦).
Solved Examples
Determine whether the given is an exponential function or not.
1. f ( x )=5 x 2 (Answer: Not)

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 2. 2 ≥ () 1 x
2
(Answer: Not)

3. 7 4 x = y (Answer: Exponential Function)

4. 4 ( 10 x−2 ) =500 (Answer: Not)
5. 7<14 x +3 (Answer: Not)
6. y=0.5x (Answer: Exponential Function)

Table of Values of Exponential Functions

A table values represent an exponential function if and only if first equal
difference in x’s yields first equal ratio in y’s.
Solved Examples
Determine whether the following table of values represent an exponential
function or not. 1 1 1

𝑥 0 1 2 3
1. 𝑥 0 1 2 3
𝑓(𝑥) -6 -1 4 9
𝑓(𝑥) -6 -1 4 9

1 9
−4
6 4
Equal first difference in x does not produce first equal ratio in y. Thus, the
given table of values does not represent exponential function.
1 1 1
2.
𝑥 0 1 2 3
𝑓(𝑥) 50 20 8 3.2 𝑥 0 1 2 3
𝑓(𝑥) 50 20 8 3.2

0.4 0.4 0.4

Equal first difference in x produces first equal ratio in y. Thus, the given
table of values represent exponential function.
1 1 1
𝑥 0 1 2 3
3. 𝑥 0 1 2 3
𝑓(𝑥) 7 4 3 4
𝑓(𝑥) 7 4 3 4

0.57 0.75 1.33

Equal first difference in x does not produce first equal ratio in y. Thus, the
given table of values does not represent exponential function.

Graphs of Exponential Function

The following are the steps in graphing exponential functions.
1. Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function.
2. Plot the points found in the table.
3. Connect the points using a smooth curve.
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Example 1. Sketch the graph of f (x)=2x

Solution.

Step 1: Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function. The table
of values for 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 is as follows:
𝑥 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3
𝑓(𝑥)

Step 2. Plot the points found in the table. Step 3. Connect the points using a
smooth curve.

It can be observed that the function is defined for all values of 𝑥, is strictly
increasing, and attains only positive 𝑦-values. As 𝑥 decreases without bound, the
function approaches 0. That is, the line 𝑦 = 0 is a horizontal asymptote.

()
x
1
Example 2. Sketch the graph of g( x )=
2
Solution.
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Step 1: Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function. The table

( ) is as follows:
x
1
of values for g( x )= 2

Step 2. Plot the points found in the table. Step 3. Connect the points using a
smooth curve.

It can be observed that the function is defined for all values of 𝑥, is

strictly decreasing, and attains only positive values. As 𝑥 increases
without bound, the function approaches 0. That is, the line 𝑦 = 0 is a
horizontal asymptote.
In general, depending on whether 𝑏 > 1or 0 < 𝑏 < 1, the graph of 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥
= 𝑏 has the following behavior:

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 PROPERTIES OF EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. The domain is the set of all real numbers.

2. The range is the set of all positive real numbers.
3. It is a one-to-one function. It satisfies the Horizontal Line Test.
4. The y-intercept is 1. There is no x-intercept.
5. The horizontal asymptote is the line y = 0 (or the x-axis). There is
no vertical asymptote.
6. The function is increasing if b > 1, and is decreasing if 0 < b < 1.

Example 3. Graph the functions 𝑓(𝑥)= 3𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥)= 4𝑥in the same
coordinate plane. Indicate the domain, range, y-intercept, and horizontal
asymptote. Compare the two graphs.

Solution. For both these functions, the base is greater than 1. Thus, both
functions are increasing.

𝑥 −2 −1 0 1
𝑓(𝑥) 1 3

𝑔(𝑥) 1 4

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 For both functions:

Domain : Set of all real numbers

Range : Set of all positive real numbers
𝑦-intercept :1
𝑥-intercept : There is no 𝑥 - intercept
Horizontal asymptote : 𝑦=0

The two graphs have the same domain, range, 𝑦-intercept, and
horizontal asymptote. However, the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = 4𝑥 rises faster than
does 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 as 𝑥 increases, and is closer to the 𝑥-axis if
� � < 0.

What’s More
Your Way to the Camp
Mario, the camper, is lost. He needs to find his way through the
tent. Help Mario by graphing the exponential function 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥. Choose
the right gate to reach the tent.

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 Lesson Intercepts, Zeroes and
6 Asymptotes of an
Exponential Function
Exponential functions are those functions whose exponents are variables
and the base is a constant.

A function of the form 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏𝑥; 𝑏 > 0 and 𝑏 is an exponential

function where the graph is increasing.

A function of the form 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏−𝑥; 𝑏 > 0 and 𝑏 is an exponential

function where the graph is decreasing.

What is It

The x-intercept and the y-intercept

The x-intercept of a function is the point (x,y) such that the value of y=0. This
implies that the graph crosses the x-axis. Similarly, the y-intercept of a function is
the point (x,y) such that the value of x=0. This also implies that the graph crosses
the y-axis.

Find the y-intercept of each of the following exponential functions

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 1. 𝑦 = 5𝑥 2. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 1 3. y= 2𝑥 − 3
Solutions:

1. Let x=0. Then, 𝑦 = 50 = 1. Hence, the y-intercept is (0, 1)

The function has no x-intercept since the function cannot have a value of x so
that y=0.

2. Let x=0. Then, 𝑦 = 20 − 1 = 0. Hence the graph passes through (0, 0) or the origin.
This also serves as the x-intercept.

3. Let x=0. Then, 𝑦 = 20 − 3 = 1 − 3 = −2. Hence, the y-intercept is (0,-2). Let y=0.
log 3
Then, 0 = 2𝑥 − 3 gives 𝑥 = ≈ 1.5849 . Hence, the x-intercept is l𝑜𝑔 2 (1.5849, 0)
log 2

Given the exponential function 𝑦 = 2(3𝑥), solve each problem that follows.
a. Find the y-intercept without graphing.
b. Evaluate the function using two or more values.
c. Is the function increasing or decreasing?

Solutions:
a. To get the y-intercept, use x = 0. Hence, 𝑦 = 2(30) = 2. This means that the graph
passes through the point (0, 2).

b. Let x=-2, -1, 1, and 2. We have the following function values:

𝑦 = 𝑓(−2) = 2(3−2) = ,

𝑦 = 𝑓(−1) = 2(3−1) = ,

𝑦 = 𝑓(1) = 2(31) = 6, and

𝑦 = 𝑓(2) = 2(32) = 18.

c. Based on the values derived, as the value of x increases from -2 to 2, the value of
y increases from 2/9 to 18. Hence, the function is increasing.

The Zeros of Exponential Functions

Consider the function 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 3. Its graph is shown below.

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The zeros of an exponential function is the value of x that gives y = 0. To find zeros,
set y = 0 then solve for x.

Find the zeros of the given exponential functions, if any. If there is none, explain
why.

() ()
x x +1
1 1
1. y=2− 2. y= 3. y=3 x +1
4 4
Solutions:
1.
−1
Thus, the zero of functions is
2

()
x +1
1
2. The function y= has no value of x for which y=0. The table below shows
4
why.
x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4

y 16 4 1 0.25 0.0625 0.015625 0.00390625 0.0009765625

In the table, as x increases, the value of y decreases and approaches zero, thus
asymptotic, with the positive x-axis.

3. The function 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 1 has no value of x for which y=0. The table below shows
why.
x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1

y 1.001371 1.004115 1.012345 1.037037 1.111111 1.333333 2 4

In the table, as x decreases, the value of y decreases and approaches to one, thus
asymptotic, with y=1.

A. Consider the graph of an exponential function 𝑦 = 2𝑥.

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Describe the behavior of the graph.
Observe the table
X 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -10

Y 4 2 1 0.50 0.25 0.125 0.0625 0.003125 0.015625 0.0009765625

From the table, we see that as x decreases, the value of y approaches zero
but will never be a zero. This illustrates that the function is asymptotic with the x-
axis.

What’s More

The Exponential Function, 𝑔(𝑥)=3𝑥

Set up the table of values of the function.
X 3𝑥 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥)

-4 3−4

-3

-2

-1

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 Solving Exponential
Lesson
Equations, Inequalities, and
7 Functions

What is It

Solving Exponential Equation

One – to – one Property of Exponential Functions will be used in solving
exponential equations.
One to one Property of Exponential Functions

If x 1 ≠ x 2, then b x ≠ b x . Conversely, if b x ¿ b x 2then x 1 ¿ x 2

1 2 1 2

Example. Solve the equation 4𝑥−1 = 16

Solution. Alternate Solution.
Write both sides with 4 as the base. Write both sides with 2 as the base
x−1
4
x−1
=4
2
( 22 ) =2
4

2( x−1 )
𝑥−1=2 2 =24
𝑥=2+1 2(𝑥 − 1) = 4
𝑥=3 2𝑥 − 2 = 4

2𝑥 = 4 + 2

2𝑥 = 6

2x 6
=
2 2
𝑥=3

Solving Exponential Inequality

Property of Exponential Inequalities

If 𝑏 > 1, then the exponential function 𝑦 = 𝑏𝑥 is increasing for all x. This means
that 𝑏𝑥 < 𝑏𝑦 if and only if 𝑥 < 𝑦.

If 0 < 𝑏 < 1, then the exponential function 𝑦 = 𝑏𝑥 is decreasing for all x. This
means that 𝑏𝑥 > 𝑏𝑦 if and only if 𝑥 < 𝑦.

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Example. Solve the inequality 3𝑥 < 9𝑥−2

Solution. Both 9 and 3 can be written using 3 as the base.

3 x < 9x−2
x−2
3 x < ( 32 )
x 2(x−2)
3 <3
x 2 x−4 ¿
3 <3 ¿
Since the base 3 > 1, then the inequality is equivalent to
𝑥 < 2𝑥 − 4 (the direction of inequality is retained)
4 < 2𝑥 − 𝑥
4<𝑥
The solution set to the inequality is {𝑥 ∈ ℝ|𝑥 > 4}

What’s More
What is that animal?
Solve the following exponential equations and inequalities. Write the letter code on
the box that corresponds to the answer of the given expressions.

What is the only animal that never gets sick?

Assessment
Write on the answer sheet provided the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is a function of the form f ( x )=bx or y=b x where b>0 , b≠1.
A. Quadratic Function C. Logarithmic Function
B. Linear Function D. Exponential Function
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2. The _________________ of a line is the y-value or x-value of the point where it
crosses either the abscissa or ordinate.
A. Intercepts B. Range C. Zeroes D. Asymptotes

3. A piece of paper is cut in half. Then each half is cut in half again. The process
is repeated 5 times. How many pieces of paper are there?
A. 12 B. 16 C. 24 D. 32

4. What is a, starting term, for the function: f(x) = 300 (1.16)𝑥

A. 300 B. 16 C. 0.16 D. x

5. James’ 70 in. giant peach double in size every week. Write an expression that
would represent how big the peach is after 5 weeks
A. 70(2)35 B. 5(70)2 C. 2(70)5 D. 70(2)5

6. Solve the equation 2 x−1=22 x−4

A. -1 B. -3 C. 3 D. 6

3−2 x 1
7. Solve. 5 >
625
5 7 9 11
A. x < B. x < C. x > D. x >
2 2 2 2
For questions 8-9, please refer to the following exponential graphs:

Graph 1 Graph 2 Graph 3

8. Graph of y=2x
A. Graph 1 B. Graph 2 C. Graph 3 D. none of these

9. Graph of y=2−x
A. Graph 1 B. Graph 2 C. Graph 3 D. none of these

10. Determine which of the following expression is an exponential equation.

A. f ( x )=2 x 3 B. g ( x )=2x C. y=e x D. 22 ( 5x +1) =500

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