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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.5 Using Logs to Solve Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section explores logarithms as operations that are the inverse of exponents. It investigates the process for "undoing" or "eliminating" variable exponents when solving exponential equations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Equations With Exponents

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving exponential equations.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use your knowledge of logarithmic properties in order to solve "exponential equations where x is in the exponent, but the bases do not match." This tutorial offers simple examples and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Tricks to Help With Solving Log Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explanation and examples for solving logarithmic equations.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial investigates how to solve exponential and logarithmic equations. The activity includes examples with detailed solutions.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Solving Log Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Description and examples of the two basic forms for solving logarithmic equations.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Solving Exponential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Examples showing how to solve the exponential equation by using logarithms. It also includes a set of exercises to practice with.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Solving for Time and Rates

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explanation and examples of solving exponential equations for time and rate.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Exponential Model Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve word problems about exponential situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explains exponential functions and provides links pertaining to topics on them. You will learn to use the exponent keys on your calculator, to graph exponential functions, and to solve compound interest problems.
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Khan Academy

Khan: Lsn 12: Exponential Functions, Equations, Expressions and Radicals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson 2 of 4 for Passport to Advanced Math. Students will build quadratic and exponential functions that model a given context; solve radical equations; work with rational expressions, including fractions with a variable in the...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.8 Solving Logarithmic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section addresses how to solve different types of logarithmic equations. It explores how to condense expanded equations and how to convert logarithmic equations into exponential ones.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Solving Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial explains how to solve a variety of equations, from simple to complex, and gives examples and solutions. Students are asked to solve for x before looking at a solution.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Comparing Exponentials

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students work with exponential functions in a real-world context involving continuously compounded interest. They will study how the base of the exponential function impacts its growth rate and use logarithms to solve...
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Logarithms and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial contains 13 lessons on logarithms and exponential functions including exponential shortcuts and rules, graphs and rules of logarithms, and many more.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Exponential and Logarithm Equations Practice Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this section we will discuss various methods for solving equations that involve exponential functions or logarithm functions.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Solving Logarithmic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good set of examples that show how to solve logarithmic equations by using exponential functions. Also includes a set of exercises.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Common and Natural Logarithms and Solving Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students continue an examination of logarithms in the Research and Revise stage by studying two types of logarithms--common logarithms and natural logarithm. For this study, they take notes about the two special types of logarithms, why...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Bacteria Populations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task provides a real-world context for interpreting and solving exponential equations. Students are asked to examine the equations representing the growth of three colonies of the bacterium that causes pneumonia, each colony being...
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PBS

Pbs: Linear and Exponential Growth

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the fast-paced nature of exponential growth. This interactive exercise focuses on introducing exponents, providing the opportunity to practice solving exponential problems, and comparing graphs of linear and exponential growth...
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Logarithmic Equations: Solving From the Definition

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Purplemath lesson teaches students to solve logarithmic equations. There are many examples and links to solving with exponentials and calculator considerations at the top of the lesson.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Carbon 14 Dating

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The task requires the student to use logarithms to solve an exponential equation in the realistic context of carbon dating. Aligns with F-LE.A.4.
Activity
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Exponential and Logarithm Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate exponential and logarithm functions. Topics explored are solving exponential functions, solving logarithm equations, and applications. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are included. The...