1. Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Section 8.6

2. Objectives Solve exponential equations. Solve logarithmic equations. Use exponential and logarithmic functions to model real-life situations.

3. Solving Exponential Equations Time to think … Hmmm…? If two powers with the same base are equal … what can we conclude about their exponents? Their exponents must be equal!

4. Applying the Concept What must x equal in order for the left side to equal the right side?

5. Applying the Concept Keep in mind that these two numbers are equal. If the bases are the same, then their exponents must be the same too!

6. Different Bases How do we address examples with different bases? We need to create a common base!We need to create a common base! How can we transform 4 and 8 into the same base number with different exponents?

7. Solving by Equating Exponents Solve the equation.

8. Solving by Equating Exponents Solve the equation. We may not be able to create common bases and equate exponents every time.

9. Solving by … Taking a Logarithm Solve the equation.

10. Solving by Taking a Logarithm Solve the equation.

11. Treasure Raffle Pairs Practice Solve the equations. Work in your pairs Numbers will be selected randomly for students to present their answers and get a chance to win extra credit

12. Homework pg. 505 #26-42 even Chapter 8 Test on Monday, April 22 nd