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TEST UNIT 3 Logarithmic Functions SC 2025

This document is a test on logarithmic functions consisting of multiple parts, including true/false questions, graphing, calculations, and word problems. Students are required to print the test, use specific writing tools, and submit their answers by a due date. The test includes various tasks such as evaluating logarithms, solving equations, and analyzing functions.

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TEST UNIT 3 Logarithmic Functions SC 2025

This document is a test on logarithmic functions consisting of multiple parts, including true/false questions, graphing, calculations, and word problems. Students are required to print the test, use specific writing tools, and submit their answers by a due date. The test includes various tasks such as evaluating logarithms, solving equations, and analyzing functions.

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TEST: UNIT 3: LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS

Plagiarism will result in a test score of zero.


You must:
• Print a copy of this test. Ensure that your copy is easy for you and me to read.
• Use the space provided for your answers. I will only mark answers on the test paper.
• A full solution is required.
• Your solutions must reflect the concepts studied in this course.
• Use a pencil or blue pen. You cannot have typed answers.
• When you have completed this test, upload your solutions to the dropbox.
• Upload your answers by the due date.
• This test is composed of 7 pages
• Indicate with an X that you have read the above: ________

PART A

1.) Fill in the blanks:

log 2 8 = 3

2.) Circle either True or False

a.) True or False The logarithmic function is the inverse of an exponential function.

b.) True or False If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥, then, f −1 (𝑥) = 𝑥.

c.) True or False log 2 1 = 0

d.) True or False The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function with the same
base.

e.) True or False If 𝑓(2) = 3, then, f −1 (3) = 2.

f.) True or False If 𝑓(𝑥) has an asymptote at 𝑦 = 0, then f −1 (𝑥) has an asymptote at x= 0.
g.) True or False The solution to a logarithm is an exponent.

h.) True or False 8 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (38 )

i.) True or False The sum of two logarithms with the same base is equal to the logarithm of the
product of their arguments.

j.) True or False 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 (9)


𝑙𝑜𝑔11 (9) =
𝑙𝑜𝑔2 (11)

k.) True or False Extraneous roots are possible when solving logarithmic equations.

PART B

1.) Below is a graph of 𝑦 = 2𝑥+1 . Neatly sketch its inverse. [3 marks]

2.) A bacteria culture contains 1500 bacteria and doubles every 30 minutes. Calculate the size of the
bacteria culture after 3 hours. [4 marks]
3.) Rewrite each equation in logarithmic form. [2 marks]

a.) 56 = 815625 b.) 𝑦 = 23𝑥

4.) Evaluate each logarithm. [3 marks]

a.) 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 81 = b.) 1


𝑙𝑜𝑔2 ( )=
16

c.) 𝑙𝑜𝑔6 √1296 =

5.) For the function given create a table of values and sketch its graph. Identify any asymptotes. [4 marks]

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 𝑥

x y

6.) Solve for the variable. If necessary, express final answers to 3 decimal places. [4 marks]

a.) 3 𝑧 = 30 b.) 4 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔6𝑥


7.) Simplify using the laws of logarithms and then evaluate. If necessary, express final answers to 3 decimal
places. [8 marks]
a.) 𝑙𝑜𝑔12 42 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔12 7 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔12 8 b.) 1 1 1
𝑙𝑜𝑔25 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔216 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔16
2 3 4

c.) 3𝑙𝑜𝑔12 (2𝑥) + 2𝑙𝑜𝑔12 (4𝑦) + 𝑙𝑜𝑔12 (3𝑥) − 𝑙𝑜𝑔12 (4𝑦)

d.) 2(𝑙𝑜𝑔9 2𝑥 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔9 𝑦) − (𝑙𝑜𝑔9 3 + 2𝑙𝑜𝑔9 5)

8.) Solve for the variable. If necessary, express the final answers to 3 decimal places. [4 marks]
𝑥
a.) 216 3 = 362𝑥+3 b.) 49𝑥−1 = 7√7

9.) Solve for the variable. If necessary, express the final answers to 3 decimal places. [4 marks]

3−𝑥−2 = 5𝑥+4
10.) Solve each of the following. Clearly identify any extraneous roots. If necessary, express final answers to
the nearest tenth. [12 marks]

a.) 32𝑥 + 3𝑥 − 12 = 0

b.) Solve, −10 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (𝑛 + 3) = −10

c.) Solve, 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (𝑥 − 2) + 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (𝑥) = 1


11.) Sketch a graph of the following logarithmic function by applying transformations to the parent function.
Identify any asymptotes.

𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑙𝑜𝑔2 (𝑥 + 3) + 1 [6 marks]

Parent Function f(x)

x y

12.) Sketch a graph of the following exponential function by applying transformations to the parent
function. Identify any asymptotes.

𝑓(𝑥) = −3𝑥−4 + 2 [6 marks]

Parent Function f(x)

x y
PART C: WORD PROBLEMS

1.) Examine the graphic. Use this graphic to help you answer the following questions.

a.) The hydrogen ion concentration is a measure of


the strength of an acid. Calculate the approximate
concentration of hydrogen ions in soap. [1 mark]

b.) How many more times stronger as an acid is lemon


juice compared to coffee? [3 mark]

2.) Using the scale below, determine how many times


more intense is an earthquake that causes serious
damage compared to the smallest earthquake that
people can feel. [3 marks]

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