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Outcomes

In this lesson you will

  • Apply the concepts you learned about exponential functions to the growth of E. coli in hamburger meat.

By the end of this section you should be able to:

  • Model real world phenomena using exponential growth.
  • Sketch graphs from descriptions, tables, and collect data.
  • Demonstrate an intuitive understanding of the recursive nature of exponential growth.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of patterns that are arithmetic, power, and geometric, and relate them to corresponding functions.
  • Analyze tables and graphs to distinguish between linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships.
  • Describe and interpret domains and ranges using set notation.
  • Analyze and describe the characteristics of exponential and logarithmic functions.
  • Demonstrate an Understanding of the role or real numbers in exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations.
  • Apply real number exponents in expressions and equations.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following:

  • The concepts and skills developed in Lessons 01 to 04 in this Section.