Textbook Question
Use reference triangles in an appropriate quadrant to find the angles in Exercises 1–8.
1. a. arctan 1
Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions155
- Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity240
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives337
- Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives293
- Ch. 5 - Integrals41
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Definite Integrals25
- Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions489
- Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration398
- Ch. 9 - First-Order Differential Equations60
- Ch. 10 - Infinite Sequences and Series119
- Ch. 11 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates58
Chapter 7, Problem 7.3.1a
In Exercises 1–4, solve for t.
1. a. e^(-0.3t) = 27
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Identify the equation given: \(e^{-0.3t} = 27\).
To solve for \(t\), take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides to undo the exponential function: \(\ln\left(e^{-0.3t}\right) = \ln(27)\).
Use the logarithm property \(\ln\left(e^x\right) = x\) to simplify the left side: \(-0.3t = \ln(27)\).
Isolate \(t\) by dividing both sides of the equation by \(-0.3\): \(t = \frac{\ln(27)}{-0.3}\).
At this point, you can evaluate \(\ln(27)\) using a calculator and then perform the division to find the value of \(t\).
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Exponential Functions
An exponential function has the form f(t) = a^t, where the variable is in the exponent. Understanding how to manipulate and interpret these functions is essential for solving equations like e^(-0.3t) = 27, where the unknown appears as an exponent.
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Natural Logarithm (ln)
The natural logarithm is the inverse of the exponential function with base e. Applying the natural logarithm to both sides of an equation like e^(-0.3t) = 27 allows us to 'bring down' the exponent and solve for t.
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Solving Exponential Equations
Solving exponential equations involves isolating the exponential term and then using logarithms to solve for the variable in the exponent. This process often requires properties of logarithms and careful algebraic manipulation.
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