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Algebra Lab: Applications of Exponential Functions
Explains how exponential functions have applications in real-world scenarios, including a population of a city, the growth of bacteria, drug decay, and compounding interest. Includes four word problems to try, with hints and answers...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Graphs of Exponentials & Logarithms
Interactive graphs of base 10 exponential and logarithmic functions are demonstrated and applied to real-world problems.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Growth and Decay
Practice problems that each illustrate a different use of the Law of Exponential Change. Examples and explanations are provided. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Exponential Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to recognize, evaluate and graph exponential functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: What Is the Number "E"?
In this activity, students explore the fundamental theorem of calculus. They apply this theorem to understand the number "e" - the base of the natural logarithm. They also use integration and natural logarithmic function to solve a...
Rice University
A Mathematics Fantasy the Million $ Mission
An example of exponential growth dealing with the national debt.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Exponential & Logarithmic Equations
Several examples on solving exponential and logarithmic equations are presented here. Practice problems and a real-world application involving bacteria growth are included.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Pile It On
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson focuses on the age-old problem of whether to accept a large sum of money, or to accept a proposition in which a chessboard is filled with grain (each square getting double the...