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 Name: _____________________________
Chapter 6 Test Form A Date: _____________________________

l. Match each equation with its graph.

x
1
(a) y  ln x (b) y  log1/4 x (c) y    (d) y  e x
4

2 x 1
1
 9
4 x 3
2. Solve the equation   analytically.
3

3
x2 y
3. Use the power, quotient, and product properties of logarithms to write ln as an equivalent expression.
z4

4. One of your friends is taking another mathematics course and tells you, “I have no idea what an expression
like log 7 12 really means.” Write an explanation of what it means, and tell how you can find an
approximation for it with a calculator.

5. Suppose that $8,500 is invested at 2% for 5 years. Find the total amount present at the end of this time period
if the interest is compounded
(a) monthly (b) continuously.

6. Use a calculator to find an approximation of each logarithm to the nearest thousandth.

(a) log 2 4.16 (b) log 37.6 (c) ln 639

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Test Form 6-A (continued) Name: _____________________________

7. Consider the function f  x   5x4  2.

(a) Graph it in the standard viewing window of your calculator.
(b) Give the domain and range of f .
(c) Does the graph have an asymptote? If so, is it vertical or horizontal, and what is its equation?
(d) Find the x- and y-intercepts analytically and use the graph from part (a) to support your answers
graphically.
(e) Find f 1  x  .

8. Solve 3log 1  r   2t for r.

An unstable radioactive isotope decays according to the equation y  2.53  0.97  where y is the number of
t
9.
grams remaining and t is the time measured in minutes. Match each question with one of the solutions A, B,
C, or D.
A Evaluate 2.53  0.97 
1/2
(a) How long will it take for the material to decay to 2 grams?

B Evaluate 2.53  0.97 

2
(b) How many grams are remaining after 2 minutes?

C Solve 2  2.53  0.97 

t
(c) How many grams are remaining after 30 seconds?

(d) How long will it take for the material to decay to half 1
 2.53  2.53  0.97 
t
D Solve
its initial amount? 2

In 10–12, solve each equation. Give the solution set (a) with an exact value and then (b) with an approximation to
the nearest thousandth.

10. 101 x  32 x 1

11. 2e3 x 1  10

12. ln  log x   1

13. Consider the equation log 2 x  log 2  x  4   5.

(a) Solve the equation analytically. If there is an extraneous value, what is it?
(b) To support the solution in part (a), we may graph y1  log 2 x  log 2  x  4   5 and find the x-intercept.
Write an expression for y1 using the change-of-base rule with base 10, and graph the function to support
the solution from part (a).
(c) Use the graph to solve the inequality log 2 x  log 2  x  4   5.

14. A sample of radioactive material has a half-life of 102 years. An initial sample weighs 22 grams.
(a) Find the formula for the decay function of this material.
(b) Find the amount left after 205 years.
(c) Find the time for the initial amount to decay to 6.2 grams.

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Test Form 6-A (continued) Name: _____________________________

15. When a loaf of bread is removed from the freezer to thaw, the temperature of the bread increases. Graph each
of the following functions on the interval  0, 50  . Use  0, 100  for the range of A  t  . Use a graphing
calculator to determine the function that best describes the temperature of the bread A  t  (in degrees
Fahrenheit) t minutes after it is removed from the freezer, if the initial temperature of the bread was 30
degrees Fahrenheit.
(a) A  t   0.2t 2  4t  30

(b) A  t   70  40e0.01t

(c) A  t   30 ln  t  1

(d) A  t   70  40e0.06t

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 Name: _____________________________
Chapter 6 Test Form B Date: _____________________________

l. Match each equation with its graph.

x
1
(a) y  ln x (b) y  e x (c) y  log1/10 x (d) y   
 10 

3 x 2
1
 16 
2 x  2
2. Solve the equation   analytically.
8

a2
3. Use the power, quotient, and product properties of logarithms to write log as an equivalent expression.
bc3

4. Use a calculator to find an approximation of each logarithm to the nearest thousandth.

(a) ln 21.6 (b) log 3 19.1 (c) log153

5. Suppose that $1000 is invested at 1.75% for 6 months. Find the total amount present at the end of this time
period if the interest is compounded
(a) monthly (b) continuously.

6. One of your friends is taking another mathematics course and tells you “I know that the expression log 2  4 
is undefined because the definition says that for any expression of the form log a x, x can’t be 0 and it can’t
be negative, but I don’t understand why this is true.” Write an explanation for your friend.

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Test Form 6-B (continued) Name: _____________________________

7. Consider the function f  x   2 x 3  1.

(a) Graph it in the standard viewing window of your calculator.
(b) Give the domain and range of f .
(c) Does the graph have an asymptote? If so, is it vertical or horizontal, and what is its equation?
(d) Find the x- and y-intercepts analytically and use the graph from part (a) to support your answers
graphically.
(e) Find f 1  x  .

2
8. Solve  3ert .
3

9. A water tank has been contaminated with salt and must be flushed with pure water. The concentration of salt
in the tank is given by the equation y  0.1  3.02e 0.4t , where y is the concentration of salt in milligrams per
gallon and t is the time, in hours, since flushing began. Match each question with one of the solutions A, B,
C, or D.
(a) What is the concentration of salt after 2 hours? A Evaluate 0.1  3.02e 0.41/ 2 
(b) How long will it take for the concentration to reach half 1
its initial value?
B Solve  3.12   0.1  3.02e0.4t
2
(c) How long will it take for the concentration to reach 2 mg/gal? C Evaluate 0.1  3.02e 0.4 2 
(d) What is the concentration of salt after 30 minutes? D Solve 2  0.1  3.02e 0.4 t

In 10–12, solve each equation. Give the solution set (a) with an exact value and then (b) with an approximation to
the nearest thousandth.

10. 52 x 1  34 x 1

11. 4e5 x 1  8

12. log  ln 3 x   1

13. Consider the equation log 6 x  log 6  x  5   1.

(a) Solve the equation analytically. If there is an extraneous value, what is it?
(b) To support the solution in part (a), we may graph y1  log 6 x  log 6  x  5   1 and find the x-intercept.
Write an expression for y1 using the change-of-base rule with base 10, and graph the function to support
the solution from part (a).
(c) Use the graph to solve the inequality log 6 x  log 6  x  5   1.

14. A sample of radioactive material has a half-life of 898 years. An initial sample weighs 30 grams.
(a) Find the formula for the decay function of this material.
(b) Find the amount left after 600 years.
(c) Find the time for the initial amount to decay to 8.3 grams.

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Test Form 6-B (continued) Name: _____________________________

15. A kiln is used to heat materials to high temperatures. Graph each of the following functions on the interval
0, 10. Use 0, 450 for the range of A  t  . Use a graphing calculator to determine the function that best
describes the temperature of the material A  t  (in degrees Fahrenheit) t minutes after it is placed in the kiln,
if the initial temperature of the material was 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
(a) A  t   550  100e0.1t

(b) A  t   550 log  t  1

(c) A  t   550  500e0.15t

(d) A  t   t 2  40t  550

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 Name: _____________________________
Chapter 6 Test Form C Date: _____________________________

l. Match each equation with its graph.

x
1
(a) y  e x (b) y    (c) y  ln x (d) y  log1/3 x
3

1
x 3
 1 2
  64 
2x
2. Solve the equation   analytically.
 16 

p3q 2
3. Use the power, quotient, and product properties of logarithms to write log 4
as an equivalent expression.
r

4. Use a calculator to find an approximation of each logarithm to the nearest thousandth.

(a) log17.6 (b) log 9 750 (c) ln 901

5. Suppose that $12,800 is invested at 3.2% for 5.5 years. Find the total amount present at the end of this time
period if the interest is compounded
(a) quarterly (b) continuously.

6. One of your friends is taking another mathematics course and tells you, “I have no idea what an expression
like log 6 27 really means.” Write an explanation of what it means, and tell how you can find an
approximation for it with a calculator.

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Test Form 6-C (continued) Name: _____________________________

7. Consider the function f  x   3x  2  1.

(a) Graph it in the standard viewing window of your calculator.
(b) Give the domain and range of f .
(c) Does the graph have an asymptote? If so, is it vertical or horizontal, and what is its equation?
(d) Find the x- and y-intercepts analytically and use the graph from part (a) to support your answers
graphically.
(e) Find f 1  x  .

8. Solve D  B  A 1  C  for C.

9. The concentration of pollutants in a stream is given by y  0.06e 3 x , where y is the amount of pollutant in
grams per liter and x is the distance, in kilometers, downstream from the source of the pollution. Match each
question with one of the solutions A, B, C, or D.
(a) How far downstream is the pollutant level equal to 0.02 gm/L? A Solve 0.02  0.06e 3 x
1
(b) What is the pollutant level 0.02 kilometer from the source? B Solve  0.06   0.06e3 x
2
(c) What is the pollutant level 500 meters from the source? C Evaluate 0.06e 3(0.02)
(d) How far downstream is the pollutant level half the
D Evaluate 0.06e 3(1/2)
amount at the source?

In 10–12, solve each equation. Give the solution set (a) with an exact value and then (b) with an approximation to
the nearest thousandth.

10. 63 x  32 x 1

11. 3e5 x  2  12

12. log  ln x   0

13. Consider the equation log 4 x  log 4  x  6   2.

(a) Solve the equation analytically. If there is an extraneous value, what is it?
(b) To support the solution in part (a), we may graph y1  log 4 x  log 4  x  6   2 and find the x-intercept.
Write an expression for y1 using the change-of-base rule with base 10, and graph the function to support
the solution from part (a).
(c) Use the graph to solve the inequality log 4 x  log 4  x  6   2.

14. A sample of radioactive material has a half-life of 0.5 years. An initial sample weighs 48 grams.
(a) Find the formula for the decay function of this material.
(b) Find the amount left after 4 years.
(c) Find the time for the initial amount to decay to 7 grams.

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Test Form 6-C (continued) Name: _____________________________

15. When leftover food is placed in a refrigerator following a meal, the temperature of the food decreases. Graph
each of the following functions on the interval  0, 50  . Use  0, 100  for the range of A  t  . Use a graphing
calculator to determine the function that best describes the temperature of the food A  t  (in degrees
Fahrenheit) t minutes after it is placed in the refrigerator, if the initial temperature of the food was 90 degrees
Fahrenheit.
(a) A  t   0.1t 2  2t  90

(b) A  t   35  55e0.04t

(c) A  t   90 ln  0.05t  1

(d) A  t   35  e0.09t

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 Name: _____________________________
Chapter 6 Test Form D Date: _____________________________

l. Match each equation with its graph.

x
1
(a) y    (b) y  log1/2 x (c) y  e x (d) y  ln x
2

x 1
 1 
Solve the equation  25 
x  12
2.   analytically.
 125 

5
w
3. Use the power, quotient, and product properties of logarithms to write ln 2 9
as an equivalent expression.
x y

4. One of your friends is taking another mathematics course and tells you “I know that the expression log 3 0 is
undefined because the definition says that for any expression of the form log a x, x can’t be 0 and it can’t be
negative, but I don’t understand why this is true.” Write an explanation for your friend.

5. Suppose that $3,500 is invested at 1.35% for 2.5 years. Find the total amount present at the end of this time
period if the interest is compounded
(a) daily (b) continuously.

6. Use a calculator to find an approximation of each logarithm to the nearest thousandth.

(a) ln 21.7 (b) log 83.5 (c) log 4 752.4

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Test Form 6-D (continued) Name: _____________________________

7. Consider the function f  x   4 x 1  3.

(a) Graph it in the standard viewing window of your calculator.
(b) Give the domain and range of f .
(c) Does the graph have an asymptote? If so, is it vertical or horizontal, and what is its equation?
(d) Find the x- and y-intercepts analytically and use the graph from part (a) to support your answers
graphically.
(e) Find f 1  x  .

8. Solve M  1  Ne pr for p.

9. The atmospheric pressure at a given altitude is given by y  14.7e 0.0000385 x , where y is the atmospheric
pressure in pounds per square inch and x is the altitude, in feet. Match each question with one of the
solutions A, B, C, or D.
1
(a) What is the atmospheric pressure at an altitude of 10 feet? A Solve 14.7   14.7e0.0000385 x
10
(b) What is the atmospheric pressure at an altitude of 10 yards? B Evaluate 14.7e 0.0000385 310 
(c) At what altitude is the atmospheric pressure
C Solve 10  14.7 e 0.0000385 x
10 pounds per square inch?
(d) For what altitude is the atmospheric pressure 10% that of sea
level? D Evaluate 14.7e 0.000038510 

In 10–12, solve each equation. Give the solution set (a) with an exact value and then (b) with an approximation to
the nearest thousandth.

10. 12 2 x  2  6 2 x 1

11. 2e 7 x  3  6

12. ln  log 3 x   1

13. Consider the equation log 3 x  log 3  x  8   2.

(a) Solve the equation analytically. If there is an extraneous value, what is it?
(b) To support the solution in part (a), we may graph y1  log 3 x  log 3  x  8   2 and find the x-intercept.
Write an expression for y1 using the change-of-base rule with base 10, and graph the function to support
the solution from part (a).
(c) Use the graph to solve the inequality log 3 x  log 3  x  8   2.

14. A sample of radioactive material has a half-life of 7370 years. An initial sample weighs 800 grams.
(a) Find the formula for the decay function of this material.
(b) Find the amount left after 2500 years.
(c) Find the time for the initial amount to decay to 100 grams.

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Test Form 6-D (continued) Name: _____________________________

15. On a hot day, the air conditioner in a house quits working and the house begins to heat up. Graph each of the
following functions on the interval  0, 60  . Use  0, 100  for the range of A  t  . Use a graphing calculator to
determine the function that best describes the temperature of the house A  t  (in degrees Fahrenheit) t
minutes after the air conditioner quits, if the initial temperature of the house was 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
(a) A  t   100  30e0.01t

(b) A  t   70 ln  0.09t  1

(c) A  t   0.03t 2  70

(d) A  t   100  30e0.009t

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