Math 99



Math 99

Study Guide for 12.1-12.6:

In these sections, you learned…

1. Inverse Functions

• Decide whether a function is one-to-one, and if it is fund its inverse

• Use the horizontal line test to determine whether a function is one-to-one

• Find the equation of the inverse of a function

• Graph f-1 from the graph of f

2. Exponential Functions

• Define an exponential function

• Graph an exponential function

• Solve exponential equations of the form [pic] for x.

• Use exponential functions in applications involving growth or decay.

3. Logarithmic Functions

• Define a logarithm

• Convert between exponential and logarithmic forms

• Solve logarithmic equations of the form [pic] for a, b, or k.

• Define and graph logarithmic functions.

• Use logarithmic functions in applications involving growth or decay.

4. Properties of Logarithms

• Use the product rule for logarithms

• Use the quotient rule for logarithms

• Use the power rule for logarithms

• Use properties to write alternative forms of logarithmic expressions

5. Common and Natural Logarithms

• Evaluate common logarithms using a calculator

• Use common logarithms in applications

• Evaluate natural logarithms using a calculator

• Use natural logarithms in applications

• Use the change-of-base rule

6. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further Applications

• Solve equations involving variables in the exponents

• Solve equations involving logarithms

• Solve applications of compound interest

• Solve applications involving exponential growth and decay

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