Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 5 - Logarithmic Functions - 5.2 Logarithms and Exponential Models - Exercises and Problems for Section 5.2 - Exercises and Problems - Page 200: 2

Answer

$Q=0.3(2.014)^t$

Work Step by Step

Using the fact that $(a^b)^n=a^{bn}$, the equation can be rewritten as $$Q=0.3(e^{0.7})^t$$ Evaluating $e^{0.7}$ yields $2.014$. Therefore, the equation can be written as $Q=0.3(2.014)^t$.
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