1. Essential Questions: 1. How do I solve exponential functions? 2. How do I solve logarmithic functions?

2. Change-of-Base Formula Let a, b, and x be positive real numbers such that a  1 and b  1.

3. Evaluate using the natural logarithms. Round to four decimal places.

4. 1.Isolate the base. 2.If you can rewrite to make the same base, do it! 3.If not, a)Rewrite an Exponential Equation in log form. b)Rewrite a Logarithmic Equation in exp. Form. 4.CHECK YOUR ANSWER!!

5. Ex. 1 Storing in Calc as “x” :

6. Ex. 2 Storing in Calc as “x” :

7. Ex. 3 Storing in Calc as “x” :

8. Ex. 4 Storing in Calc as “x” :

9. Ex. 5 Storing in Calc as “x” :

10. Ex. 6 – Log Equations

11. Ex. 7 – Log Equations

12. Ex. 8 – Log Equations

13. Ex. 9 – Log Equations

14. Ex. 10 – Log Equations

15. Ex. 11 – Last Exponential!!

16. Homework 3A.4 Worksheet