Questions: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Converting between natural logarithmic and exponential equations
Rewrite each equation as requested.
(a) Rewrite as a logarithmic equation.
e^y=9
(b) Rewrite as an exponential equation.
ln x=4
(a)
(b)
Transcript text: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Converting between natural logarithmic and exponential equations
Rewrite each equation as requested.
(a) Rewrite as a logarithmic equation.
\[
e^{y}=9
\]
(b) Rewrite as an exponential equation.
\[
\ln x=4
\]
(a) $\square$
(b) $\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
Solution Approach
To convert between exponential and logarithmic equations, use the relationships: ey=x is equivalent to lnx=y, and vice versa. For part (a), convert the exponential equation ey=9 to a logarithmic form. For part (b), convert the logarithmic equation lnx=4 to an exponential form.
Step 1: Convert Exponential to Logarithmic Form
Given the equation ey=9, we can rewrite it in logarithmic form. The equivalent logarithmic equation is:
y=ln(9)≈2.1972
Step 2: Convert Logarithmic to Exponential Form
For the equation lnx=4, we convert it to exponential form. The equivalent exponential equation is:
x=e4≈54.5982
Final Answer
The answers to the sub-questions are:
(a) y≈2.1972
(b) x≈54.5982
Thus, the final boxed answers are:
y≈2.1972x≈54.5982