Exponential Growth for Pre-Calculus

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on solving the exponential growth equation 8.0e^(0.033t) = 59.8e^(0.001t) for the variable t. Participants emphasize the importance of applying logarithmic properties, specifically using the natural logarithm (ln) to simplify the equation. The solution involves taking the logarithm of both sides, leading to ln(8.0) + 0.033t = ln(59.8) + 0.001t. The final steps require isolating t and performing calculations to find its value.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of exponential functions and their properties
  • Familiarity with logarithmic functions, specifically natural logarithms (ln)
  • Knowledge of algebraic manipulation techniques
  • Ability to solve equations involving variables in exponents
NEXT STEPS
  • Practice solving exponential equations using logarithms
  • Study the properties of logarithms, including ln(a * b) = ln(a) + ln(b)
  • Explore applications of exponential growth in real-world scenarios
  • Review techniques for isolating variables in complex equations
USEFUL FOR

Students preparing for Pre-Calculus exams, educators teaching exponential functions, and anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of logarithmic equations.

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Hi everyone.

My final is coming up for Precalc, and I'm studying my butt off.

I was really needing help with this Exponential Growth Equation to find variable t.

8.0e^(.033t) = 59.8e^(.001t)

(8 times e to the .033t equals 59.8 times e to the .001t)

I would greatly appreciate this because I'm stressing out for my finals. I have always been bad at this stuff
 
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Just take the logarithm of both sides and it's easy to solve.
 
CRGreathouse said:
Just take the logarithm of both sides and it's easy to solve.

I know it sounds like I'm asking you to do it for me, but I really don't know where to begin. I'm confuzed because of the coefficients, because i can just natural log both sides if there weren't any.

If you can please guide me good sir, I KNOW I can do the rest of this subchapter by myself. Thanks a bunch
 
CRGreathouse said:
Just take the logarithm of both sides and it's easy to solve.

I know it's simple for you, but I swear it's so complicated for me. Please, this would really help me my kind sir
 
What do you know about logs?

Review the basic laws, look especially at logs and multiplication. Also study the relationship between e and ln.
 
Integral said:
What do you know about logs?

Review the basic laws, look especially at logs and multiplication. Also study the relationship between e and ln.

I know about logs my good sir. It's just this one problem tripping me up. I just really need someone to show me how its done, and your help will defaintely be appreciated. Should i make one side equal zero? i just don't know,
 
will someone please help, this is the last problem i need and I am done with this sub chater
 
Please help me with this 1 equation. Then i'll be done with this subchapter

Please, I really need help with this.

I have to solve for t here.

8.0e^( .033t ) = 59.8e^ (.001t)

Please, i just really need you to show me how this is done.
 


exey = ex+y
 
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Borek said:
exey = ex+y

I know that, but this is a weird one with weird coefficients. Please just walk me through this. gosh, I am stressing out already
 
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CRGreathouse said:
Just take the logarithm of both sides and it's easy to solve.
So CRGreathouse is suggesting to do this:

8.0e^{.033t} = 59.8e^{.001t}

\ln{(8.0e^{.033t})} = \ln{(59.8e^{.001t})}

Tell us what to do next.01
 
  • #12
so will it then turn into

ln 8.0 (.033t) = ln 59.8 (.001t)

Please I've been wait all day just to solve this one dang problem.
 
  • #13
PrecalcStuden said:
so will it then turn into

ln 8.0 (.033t) = ln 59.8 (.001t)

Please I've been wait all day just to solve this one dang problem.

No, You need to use the laws for logs and multiplication.
 
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Integral said:
No, You need to use the laws for logs and multiplication.

integral, i beg of you. i just really need someone to help me with this mroe in depth. I've been waiting all day, i would really appreciate it integral. please
 
  • #15
would someone pklease help me. I am begign you guys. I need help with this. geeze
 
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would someone please help me I am freaking begging you. I am down on my knees
 
  • #17
WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME

im begging yiou guys
 
  • #18
We need to see some effort on your part. Show me that you have even tried to apply the hints you have been given.

Your problem is of the form:

A e^x = B e^y
So taking the ln:
ln(A e^x) = ln (B e^y)

since ln(a * b ) = lna + lnb
lnA + ln(e^x) = lnB + ln(e^y)

Can you finish?
 
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Integral said:
We need to see some effort on your part. Show me that you have even tried to apply the hints you have been given.

Your problem is of the form:

A e^x = B e^y
So taking the ln:
ln(A e^x) = ln (B e^y)

since ln(a * b ) = lna + lnb
lnA + ln(e^x) = lnB + ln(e^y)

Can you finish?

Integral, thank you kind sir.

Let's see here.

Yes sir.

Looks like it will be

ln 80 + .033t = ln 59.8 + .001t

From there

ln 80 - ln 59.8 = .001t - .033t

ln 80 - ln 59.8 = -.032
then divide and use a calculatrosomething isn't adding up quite right sir, I am getting a negattive numbe[/I]

wait, edit, it's ln 8 not 80. Thank you integral YOU ARE SO NICE. thank u so much.
 
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You have been helped repeatedly. How about doing something yourself?\
You have been told exactly what to do. Why do you keep whining "do it for me! Do it for me!"?
 

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