Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 7 - Exponential Functions - 7.4 Exponential Growth and Decay - Exercises - Page 349: 3

Answer

$ f(t)= 5e^{t \ln 7}$, $ P_0=5$ and $ k=\ln 7$.

Work Step by Step

Using the property that $ x=e^{\ln x}$, we have $$ f(t)=5 (e^{\ln 7})^t=5e^{t \ln 7}.$$ Hence, $ P_0=5$ and $ k=\ln 7$.
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