The number e

e=___________________=2.718…

e is a mathematical constant just like ___________

Where do we see e in the “Real World”?

Def: A function of the form:_______________ is called an exponential function , where b_____and ______

Graph: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 .

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Graph: 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 ⋅ 2𝑥 .

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Graph: 𝑓(𝑥) = −3 ⋅ 2𝑥 .

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Graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 , 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥 , ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑥 , and 𝑘(𝑥) = 10𝑥 .

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ex: The percent concentration y of a certain drug in the bloodstream at any time t in minutes is given by the
equation . Graph this function with a graphing utility. What is 𝑦 if 𝑡 = 10?What does this
mean?
Ex: If $P is invested for n years at an annual rate of 8% compounded continuously, the future value of the
investment is given by . What is the future value of $4000 invested for 10 years?

Recall If $P is invested for n years at rate i (as a decimal), compounded annually, the future value that accrues is given by
. Find the future value of $4000 invested for 10 years at 8%.

How do these two values compare?

Total personal income in the United States (in billions of dollars) for selected years from 1960 to 2002 is given
in the following table.

Year 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2002

Personal 411.7 836.1 2,285.7 4,791.6 8,406.6 8,929.1

Income

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce

These data can be modeled by an exponential function. Write the equation of this function, with x as the number
of years past 1960. If it's necessary round your calculations to four decimal places. What do you predict the total
personal income will be in 2030?
The following table gives the average number of students per computer in public schools for the school years
that ended in 1985 through 2002. Let x be the number of years past 1980. Find an exponential model for these
data. Round your answer to three decimal places. What does the model predict was the number of students per
computer in 2005?

Students per Computer Year Students per Computer

Year
1985 75 1994 14
1986 50 1995 10.5
1987 37 1996 10
1988 32 1997 7.8
1989 25 1998 6.1
1990 22 1999 5.7
1991 20 2000 5.4
1992 18 2001 5.0
1993 16 2002 4.9