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Exponential Function

Definition:
An exponential function with base b is a
function of the form 𝑓(𝑥)= 𝑏𝑥 or 𝑦 = 𝑏𝑥
where (𝑏 > 0,𝑏 ≠ 1)
Representing Real- Life Situations Using Exponential
Functions
Exponential Models and Population Growth

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


amount, then the quantity 𝑦 after 𝑡 units of time is given by 𝑦 =
𝑡
𝑦0 2 𝑇 .
EXAMPLE 1.

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


that the bacteria doubles every 100 hours. Give an exponential
model for the number of bacteria as a function of t.
EXAMPLE 1.

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


that the bacteria doubles every 100 hours. Give an exponential
model for the number of bacteria as a function of t.

An exponential model for this situation is 𝒚 = 𝟐𝟎(𝟐)𝒕𝟏𝟎𝟎


Representing Real- Life Situations Using Exponential
Functions
Exponential Functions and Half-life
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 𝑡
y of substance
1 𝑇
remaining after t units of time is given by𝑦 = 𝑦0 .
2

EXAMPLE 1.
Suppose that the half-life of a certain radioactive substance is 10
days and there are 10g initially, determine the amount of substance
remaining after 30 days and give an exponential model for the
amount of remaining substance.
EXAMPLE 1.

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


days and there are 10g initially, determine the amount of substance
remaining after 30 days and give an exponential model for the
amount of remaining substance.

𝑡
1 10
An exponential model for this situation is 𝑦 = 10
2
Representing Real- Life Situations Using Exponential
Functions

Compound Interest
If a principal P is invested at an annual rate r compounded
annually, then the amount after t years is given by 𝑨 = 𝑷(𝟏 + 𝒓)𝒕.

EXAMPLE 1.

Mrs. De la Cruz invested P100, 000 in a company that offers 6%


interest compounded annually. How much will this investment be
worth at the end year for the next five years?
EXAMPLE 1.
Mrs. De la Cruz invested P100, 000 in a company that offers 6%
interest compounded annually. How much will this investment be
worth at the end year for the next five years?

An exponential model for this situation is 𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎(𝟏.𝟎𝟔)𝒕. The


investment is worth P133, 822. 56.
Activity 1. Analyze the problem and answer. Use table for representation
and write the exponential model for each item.
1. A barangay has 1,000 individuals and its population doubles every 60
years. Give an exponential model for the barangay population.
2. A bank offers a 2% annual interest rate, compounded annually, for
a certain fund. Give an exponential model for a sum of P10,000
invested under this scheme?

3. The half-life of a radio-active substance is 1200 years. If the initial


amount of the substance is 300 grams, give an exponential model for
the amount of substance remaining after t years.

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