5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Quiz 2122 Student LESS SPACE
5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Quiz 2122 Student LESS SPACE
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6. In the figure, the graphs of y = ax, y = bx and y = cx, where a, b and c are non-zero constants,
y
intersect at P. Which of the following are correct? y = ax y = bx
y = cx
I. 0 < a < 1
II. a < b < c
P
III. The coordinates of P are (0, 1).
A. I and II only x
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B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
2log x 2 log 3 x 2
2. Simplify , where x > 0 and x 1. (4 marks)
log x log x 4
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3. Solve the following equations. (14 marks)
(a) 42x = 64 (b) log (2x – 1) = 0
(c) log5 (x – 3) = 2 (d) log x – log 3 = log 9
(e) log 2x2 + log x2 = log 32 (f) 5x + 2 – 5x = 120
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4. The graph in the figure shows the linear relation between log9 y and log3 x. If y = kxa, someone
claims that k is greater than 0.001. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (4 marks)
log9 y
log3 x
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–3
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6. Solve the following equations. (Correct the answers to 3 significant figures.) (6 marks)
(a) 3x = 4 (b) 3(2x) = 5x + 1
7. Someone claims that there only 1 real root of the equation log4 (x + 5) + log4 (5 – x) = log2 4.
Do you agree? Explain your answer. (4 marks)
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8. Ken deposits $100 000 in a bank. In the first two years, the annual interest rate is 2%. Start
from the third year, the annual interest rate is increased to 4%. If the interest is compounded
yearly, how many years will the amount just exceed $200 000? (5 marks)
9. and are the roots of the equation 2x2 – (k – 5)x + k = 0, where k is a constant. If
log2 + log2 = 3, find the value of k. (4 marks)
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