Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Study of exponential and logarithmic functions, their properties, and their graphs. Students will apply these functions to model real-world growth and decay scenarios.
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Study of exponential and logarithmic functions, their properties, and their graphs. Students will apply these functions to model real-world growth and decay scenarios.
Key Questions
- How are exponential and logarithmic functions related?
- What are the key features of exponential and logarithmic graphs?
- How can we use logarithms to solve exponential equations?
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