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Symbolic Manipulations Unit 2 KEY

The document contains 6 multiple choice questions about exponential and logarithmic functions. The questions cover topics like rewriting functions, solving equations, determining if input-output pairs are correct, extending concepts, and critiquing invalid statements. Mathematical skills assessed include substitution, solving equations, domain and range, and identifying fallacies.

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Symbolic Manipulations Unit 2 KEY

The document contains 6 multiple choice questions about exponential and logarithmic functions. The questions cover topics like rewriting functions, solving equations, determining if input-output pairs are correct, extending concepts, and critiquing invalid statements. Mathematical skills assessed include substitution, solving equations, domain and range, and identifying fallacies.

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AP Precalculus – Mixed Six – Symbolic Manipulations Unit 2 No Calculator

1. Factual Recall 2. Carry out a Procedure 3. Classify a Mathematical Object


The exponential function f is given by The exponential function h is given by True or False: Use the function h given in #2.
7 
x 3
h ( x ) =2 ⋅ 54 x − 4. Determine whether the following Input-Output
f ( x ) =   . Rewrite f ( x ) as an values are correct.
 49  Solve h ( x ) = 0. Determine an exact solution.
exponential of the form of 7 . 2 ⋅ 54 x − 4 =0
expression
T/F Input Value Output Value
3
 7x  2 ⋅ 54 x =
4 1
( )
3
=
 72  7( x − 2)
= 73 x −6 T 6
  54 x = 2 4
The logarithmic function g is given by log 5 54 x = log 5 2 1
F 54
1 2
g ( x) = log 4 x + log 4 x, x > 0. Rewrite g ( x ) 4 x = log 5 2
2
1 T 0 –2
as a single logarithm of the form x = log 5 2 or log 5 21/ 4
log 4 ( expression ) . 4 1 2
F − −
3 4 5
log 4 x = log 4 x 3/ 2
2
4. Prove, Show, Justify 5. Extend a Concept 6. Critique a Fallacy
The exponential function j is given by The logarithmic function k is given by The exponential function m is given by
j (=
x ) 6e − 2e.
5x
Solve j ( x ) = 10e to show that 1 x ) 3e x + 6. Sam says that m ( x ) = 2 has a
m (=
k ( x ) 2 log x − log x
=
1 + ln 2 2 solution for x in the domain of m. Explain what
the solution is x = . Find all input values in the domain of k that is wrong with this statement?
5
3 There is no solution for m ( x ) = 2.
6e5 x − 2e = 10e yield an output value of .
4 3e x + 6 =2
6e5 x = 12e 1 3
e5 x = 2e 2 log x − log x = 3e x = −4
2 4
ln ( e ) = ln ( 2e )
5x
3 3 4
log x = ex = −
2 4 3
5 x = ln ( 2e ) The range of the exponential function y = e x is
1
ln ( 2e ) 1 + ln 2 log x = 4
= x = 2 ( 0, ∞ ) ; therefore, e x ≠ − .
5 5 3
x = 10
The graphs of y = e x and y = −4 / 3 do not
intersect.

Vicki Carter, Florence, SC


#3 Details First row – substitute input to check output Second row – solve the function equal to output to find input
1
4 
1
4  2 ⋅ 54 ( 0 ) − 4  1
4 − 
2⋅5 − 4
4
2⋅5 2
−4 2⋅5  4
−4
=2 ⋅1 − 4 =−2
= 2⋅5 − 4 = 6 =2 ⋅ 5 − 4 2
=2 ⋅ 5 − 4
−1

= 50 − 4 = 46 2 18
= − 4 =−
5 5

2 ⋅ 54 x − 4 =6 2 ⋅ 54 x − 4 =54 2 ⋅ 54 x − 4 =−2 2
2 ⋅ 54 x − 4 =−
2⋅5 =
10
4x
2⋅5 =
584x
2⋅5 =
2
4x
5
54 x = 1 18
54 x = 5 54 x = 29 2 ⋅ 54 x =
5
4x = 1 1 x=0
x≠ 18 9
1 2 5=
4x
=
x= 10 5
4 1
x≠−
4

Mathematical Practices:
#1 Skill 1.B #2 Skill 1.A #3 Skill 1.A or 1.B
#4 Skill 1.A #5 Skill 1.A #6 Skill 1.A

#3 If students substitute the input to check for the correct output, the skill is 1.B
If students set the function equivalent to the output and solve to find the input, the skill is 1.A.

Vicki Carter, Florence, SC

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