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Exponential function for logs

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This lesson is

being
recorded
Starter
Match the quadratic graph to their gradient function
A B
Graph 1

C D
Graph 2

Graph 1 matches A. Graph 2 matches D.


The gradient is 0 at and the The gradient is 0 at and the
gradient of the curve changes gradient of the curve changes
from negative to positive from positive to negative
Year 11 Further Mathematics
Learn Lesson
Prior learning nuggets (Inspired
AI)

Today’s lesson uses the following prior knowledge:

• Indices
All nuggets: MF13.01 – 13.07 MH 13.08 – 13.24

• Differentiation
Gradient at a point: MI62.05 and MI 62.06
Learning Objectives

Be familiar with the functions and their


graphs

Understand Euler’s number

Apply differentiation to the function


Golden Link

Sketch the graph


Solution

Note that our sketch indicated where the graph crosses the x and y
axis. We were not required to show the coordinates of the turning
points
The Exponential Function
Exponential Functions

In mathematics, the term EXPONENT refers to a power or index

4 is called the EXPONENT

eg For the term which we read as “3 to the power of 4”

An exponential FUNCTION is a function of the


form where the base is a constant and the
exponent is a function of
3 is called the BASE
Exponential Functions
You have met examples of exponential functions in your iGCSE maths
course.

Bilal invest $2000 in a scheme that pays 6% interest, compounded


each year. How much will his investment be worth in 4 years time?

Our calculation: 2000 x (1.06= $2524.05 (to nearest cent)

Generalising this with a formula where $ is invested at a rate of % for years

Our formula: where is the variable.

This is an example of an exponential function in the real world.


Exponential functions of the form

(0,1) (0,1)
(0,1)

𝒙 𝒙 𝒙
𝒚 =𝟐 𝒚 =𝟑 𝒚 =𝟏𝟎
What is the intercept for each graph?
As increases at a faster rate than
As
is an ASYMPTOTE to the curve
Graphs of exponential functions

If we increase the base, the graph becomes steeper

What about the graph of

You might think it would fit onto the


graph on the left BELOW

Let’s investigate…….
Exponential functions of the form

-10 -5 0 5 10
1024 32 1 32 1024

The intercept is (0,1)

As

decreases at a faster rate than increases

As

is an ASYMPTOTE to the curve


Example 1
Sketch the pair of curves on the same diagram, showing the
coordinates of any points with the axes.

and
Example 2
A curve has equation where is a constant and

Sketch the curve showing the coordinates of any points of intersection


with the axes and the equation of any asymptotes.

Given also that the curve passes through the point (3,29), find the
value of
Answers
Exponential Growth and Decay

Exponential GROWTH
In the real world, for example
• Population growth
• Growth of pandemics
• Investments

• Radioactive decay
• Newton’s Law of Cooling
• etc

Exponential DECAY
Rate of Change of exponential functions

x Notice that as increases, increases


y 2 x
( 3, 8)

x ( 2, 4)
1 (  1, 12 ) x (1, 2)
(  2, 4x
) x
x (0, 1)
Rateof
Rate ofChange
Changeof
ofexponential
exponentialfunctions
functions

x Notice first that as x


y 2 x increases, y increases
. . . and the gradient
x also increases
x
x
x x

dy
dx Plotting the gradient
function, it looks the same
x
as the original function
x but . . .
x
x x
x
Rate of Change of exponential functions

(3, 8)
…but the gradient values are LESS
than the original function

(3, 5.5)

Using graph software……..

0 1 2 3
1 2 4 8
0.69 1.38 2.76 5.5
Rate of Change of exponential functions

0 1 2 3
1 2 4 8
0.69 1.38 2.76 5.5

=0.69

y 2 x
𝑑𝑦 𝑥
∴ = 0.69 (2 )
𝑑𝑥 dy
0.69( 2) x
dx
Rate of Change of exponential functions
For any exponential function , the gradient function is proportional to
the original function
Rate of Change of exponential functions

This special value of the base is

is an irrational number …

can you find it on your calculator….?


2.71828888881828……
Type into the calculator
You will investigate this number in the Explore Lessons
The Exponential Function
Textbook Practice

Chapter 1
Learning Objectives

Be familiar with the functions and their


graphs

Understand Euler’s number

Apply differentiation to the function


LESSON COMPLETE !
SEE YOU NEXT LESSON

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