Worksheets — Set 20

Algebra II · Honors · Exponential and logarithmic functions

Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.

Warm-up

1. Linear model: slope 23, through (0, 26). Write f(x) = ___ 2. Exponential: f(0)=23, growth factor 3.6. f(x)=___ 3. Which model fits: equal differences or equal ratios? ___

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Written practice

1. Linear model: slope 22, through (0, 25). Write f(x) = ___ 2. Exponential: f(0)=22, growth factor 3.5. f(x)=___ 3. Which model fits: equal differences or equal ratios? ___ 4. Parameter meaning: in f(x)=30(0.8)ˣ, 0.8 represents ___ 5. Predict f(25) from your model: ___ 6. When does the model break down? Explain. ___ 7. Linear model: slope 25, through (0, 28). Write f(x) = ___ 8. Exponential: f(0)=25, growth factor 3.8000000000000003. f(x)=___

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More written practice

1. Parameter meaning: in f(x)=33(0.8)ˣ, 0.8 represents ___ 2. Predict f(28) from your model: ___ 3. Linear model: slope 28, through (0, 31). Write f(x) = ___ 4. Exponential: f(0)=28, growth factor 4.1. f(x)=___ 5. Parameter meaning: in f(x)=36(0.8)ˣ, 0.8 represents ___ 6. Predict f(31) from your model: ___

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Patterns and rules

1. Linear model: slope 39, through (0, 42). Write f(x) = ___ 2. Exponential: f(0)=39, growth factor 5.2. f(x)=___ 3. Which model fits: equal differences or equal ratios? ___

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Stretch

1. Linear model: slope 47, through (0, 50). Write f(x) = ___ 2. Exponential: f(0)=47, growth factor 6. f(x)=___

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Parent tip: Look at differences or ratios in tables