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Example Question #7 : Exponential Functions Exceeding Polynomial Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.3

Which value for  proves that the function  will increases faster than the function ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to identify the end behavior of two functions as they relate to one another by constructing graphs.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "Observe using graphs and tables that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function" falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.3). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use technology to graph .

Q7

Step 2: Use technology to graph .

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Step 3: Compare the graphs of  and .

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Graphically, it appears that  is the point where  increases more rapidly than . Substitute this value into both functions to algebraic verify the assumption.

Since 

Step 4: Answer the question.

For values .

Example Question #8 : Exponential Functions Exceeding Polynomial Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.3

Which value for  proves that the function  will increases faster than the function ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to identify the end behavior of two functions as they relate to one another by constructing graphs.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "Observe using graphs and tables that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function" falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.3). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use technology to graph .

Q8

Step 2: Use technology to graph .

Q2 2

Step 3: Compare the graphs of  and .

Q8 3

Graphically, it appears that  is the point where  increases more rapidly than . Substitute this value into both functions to algebraic verify the assumption.

Since 

Step 4: Answer the question.

For values .

Example Question #9 : Exponential Functions Exceeding Polynomial Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.3

Which value for  proves that the function  will increases faster than the function ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to identify the end behavior of two functions as they relate to one another by constructing graphs.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "Observe using graphs and tables that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function" falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.3). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use technology to graph .

Q10

Step 2: Use technology to graph .

Q2 2

Step 3: Compare the graphs of  and .

Q10 3

Graphically, it appears that  is the point where  increases more rapidly than . Substitute this value into both functions to algebraic verify the assumption.

Since 

Step 4: Answer the question.

For values .

 

Example Question #10 : Exponential Functions Exceeding Polynomial Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.3

Which value for  proves that the function  will increases faster than the function ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to identify the end behavior of two functions as they relate to one another by constructing graphs.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "Observe using graphs and tables that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function" falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.3). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use technology to graph .

Q11

Step 2: Use technology to graph .

Q2 2

Step 3: Compare the graphs of  and .

Q11 3

Graphically, it appears that  is the point where  increases more rapidly than . Substitute this value into both functions to algebraic verify the assumption.

Since 

Step 4: Answer the question.

For values .

Example Question #11 : Exponential Functions Exceeding Polynomial Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.3

 Which value for  proves that the function  will increases faster than the function ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to identify the end behavior of two functions as they relate to one another by constructing graphs.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "Observe using graphs and tables that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function" falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.3). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use technology to graph .

Q12

Step 2: Use technology to graph .

Q2 2

Step 3: Compare the graphs of  and .

Q12 3

Graphically, it appears that  is the point where  increases more rapidly than . Substitute this value into both functions to algebraic verify the assumption.

Since 

Step 4: Answer the question.

For values .

Example Question #12 : Exponential Functions Exceeding Polynomial Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.3

Which value for  proves that the function  will increases faster than the function ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to identify the end behavior of two functions as they relate to one another by constructing graphs.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "Observe using graphs and tables that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function" falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.3). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use technology to graph .

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Step 2: Use technology to graph .

Q2 2

Step 3: Compare the graphs of  and .

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Graphically, it appears that  is the point where  increases more rapidly than . Substitute this value into both functions to algebraic verify the assumption.

Since 

Step 4: Answer the question.

For values .

Example Question #1 : Express Exponential Models As Logarithmic Solutions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.4

Solve for  using rules of logarithmic functions.

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to understand logarithmic rules and apply them in order to solve a function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab^(ct) = d where ac, and dare numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology." falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.4). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic operations to manipulate the function and isolate the  value on one side of the equation.

Subtract two from both sides.

Step 2: Identify logarithmic rules.

Recall that 

Step 3: Apply logarithmic rules to solve for

Example Question #1 : Express Exponential Models As Logarithmic Solutions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.4

Solve for  using rules of logarithmic functions.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to understand logarithmic rules and apply them in order to solve a function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab^(ct) = d where ac, and dare numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology." falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.4). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic operations to manipulate the function and isolate the  value on one side of the equation.

Subtract one from both sides.

Step 2: Identify logarithmic rules.

Recall that 

Step 3: Apply logarithmic rules to solve for 

Example Question #3 : Express Exponential Models As Logarithmic Solutions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.4

Solve for  using rules of logarithmic functions.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to understand logarithmic rules and apply them in order to solve a function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab^(ct) = d where ac, and dare numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology." falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.4). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic operations to manipulate the function and isolate the  value on one side of the equation.

Subtract one from both sides.

Step 2: Identify logarithmic rules.

Recall that 

Step 3: Apply logarithmic rules to solve for 

Example Question #2 : Express Exponential Models As Logarithmic Solutions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Le.A.4

Solve for  using rules of logarithmic functions.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to understand logarithmic rules and apply them in order to solve a function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab^(ct) = d where ac, and dare numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology." falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.4). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic operations to manipulate the function and isolate the  value on one side of the equation.

Subtract five from both sides and then divide by two.

Step 2: Identify logarithmic rules.

Recall that 

Step 3: Apply logarithmic rules to solve for 

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