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24-2 Lesson With Review

The document covers simplifying logarithmic expressions, converting between logarithmic and exponential forms, and solving exponential equations using logarithms. It outlines methods for solving equations through inverse operations and provides examples of applying logarithmic properties. Additionally, it discusses the application of logarithms in real-world scenarios such as compounded interest and population growth.

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24-2 Lesson With Review

The document covers simplifying logarithmic expressions, converting between logarithmic and exponential forms, and solving exponential equations using logarithms. It outlines methods for solving equations through inverse operations and provides examples of applying logarithmic properties. Additionally, it discusses the application of logarithms in real-world scenarios such as compounded interest and population growth.

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Let’s review:

23-1
Simplify each expression.

1. 2 log2 y 2. ln e2x

23-2
Write each logarithmic equation in exponential form.
3. log7 a = b 4. log8 1 = ____

Write each exponential equation in logarithmic form.


5. 6‒2 = 1/36 6. cd = e

Evaluate
7. log2 32 8. log4 1/64 9. log2 9 – 2log2 6 + log2 2
Lesson 24-2 Solving Equations Using Logarithms
Learning Targets: • Solve exponential equations using logarithms. • Estimate the
solution to an exponential equation. • Apply the compounded interest formula.

There are two ways to solve exponential equations:


1) Using exponents with a common base (previous lesson 24-1 Lesson)

2) Using logarithms—today!

For many exponential equations, it is not possible to rewrite the equation


in terms of the same base. In this case, use the concept of inverses to
solve the equation symbolically.
How do you solve equations?

Addition equation – subtract on both sides


Subtraction equation -- add on both sides
Multiplication equation – divide on both sides
Division equation -- multiply on both sides
Square-root equation – square both sides
Squared equation – square root both sides

You solve equations by doing the INVERSE operation to both sides.

If we are solving exponential equations, what is the inverse of exponents?


If you use Desmos as a calculator, the
log button is under the calculus menu. Or
type “ln” or “log” and then use underscore
for the base. e is “exp”.

To solve an exponential equation without a common base:


Isolate the base with exponent.
Take the log of the same base as the exponent on both sides.
Solve for x.

NOTE: With the Nspire, we


will not need to use the
Change of Base Formula
Examples: Solve for x. When necessary, leave answers as an exact
solution (“log” will be in the answer) AND as a decimal to the nearest
thousandth.
1. 22x = 32 2. 42x – 8 = 1/16 3. 63x + 1 = 8

4. 2(7)6x – 3 = 16 5. 4(2)5x – 3 + 1= 7
To solve equations using natural logarithms, use the inverse property.
The functions y = ex and y = ln x are inverse functions.

eln x = x and ln e x = x
1
6. 3(e)3x – 7 = 15 7. (e)2x + 3 – 1 = 7
2

8. Aaron has $5500 in his checking account. He invests $2000 of it in an


account that earns 6.5% interest compounded continuously. Write a
function that gives the total amount of his investment after 4 years. Find
the amount in the account.
This same formula (usually written different letters like below) can be
used for anything that grows continuously—like populations of natural
things such as plants, animals, humans.

9. In 2020, there are 10,000 squirrels in a nature preserve. If the squirrel


population grows continuously at 3% each year,
a) How many squirrels will there be in 2025 (round to the nearest
whole number).

b) In what year will the squirrel population reach 15,000 (to the
nearest hundredth)?

10. How is solving exponential and logarithmic equations similar to other


equations you have solved?

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