Express Exponential Models as Logarithmic Solutions: CCSS.Math.Content.HSF-LE.A.4 - Common Core: High School - Functions

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Solve for using rules of logarithmic functions.

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This question is testing one's ability to understand logarithmic rules and apply them in order to solve a function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab^(ct) = d where a, c, and _d_are numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology." falls within the Cluster A of "Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-LE.A.4).

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic operations to manipulate the function and isolate the value on one side of the equation.

Subtract two from both sides.

Step 2: Identify logarithmic rules.

Recall that

Step 3: Apply logarithmic rules to solve for .