Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations — Unit test Answers

The loudness, L, measured in decibels (Db), of a sound intensity, I, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as , where and is the least intense sound a human ear can hear. Jessica is listening to soft music at a sound intensity level of 10-9 on her computer while she does her homework. Braylee is completing her homework while listening to very loud music at a sound intensity level of 10-3 on her headphones. How many times louder is Braylee’s music than Jessica’s?

What is the solution to the equation

What is the true solution to the equation below?

A function is graphed on a coordinate grid. As the domain values approach infinity, the range values approach infinity. As the domain values approach negative infinity, the range values approach infinity. To which family of functions might the described function belong?

The graph of is transformed as shown in the graph below. Which equation represents the transformed function?

What is the true solution to the equation below?

Which equation is represented by the graph below?

Which expression is equivalent to ?

Based on the family the graph below belongs to, which equation could represent the graph?

The loudness, L, measured in decibels (Db), of a sound intensity, I, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as , where and is the least intense sound a human ear can hear. What is the approximate loudness of a rock concert with a sound intensity of 10–1?

Devon purchased a new car valued at $16,000 that depreciated continuously at a rate of 35%. Its current value is $2,000. The equation represents the situation, where t is the age of the car in years and r is the rate of depreciation. About how old is Devon’s car? Use a calculator and round your answer to the nearest whole number.

How is the graph of transformed to produce the graph of ?