Lesson 11:

Exponential
Functions,
Equations, and
Inequalities
 What is exponential Expression?
 an Exponential expression is an expression of the
form a ∙ 𝑏 𝑥 −𝑐 + d, where b > 0, b ≠ 1.
The definitions of exponential equations, inequalities,
and functions are shown below.
Exponential Exponential Exponential
Equation Inequality Function
An equation An inequality Function of the
involving involving form f(x) = 𝑏 𝑥 ,
Definition
exponential exponential where b > 0, b ≠
expressions. expressions 1.

𝟐 𝟏 f(x) = (𝟏. 𝟖)𝒙 or y

Example 𝟕𝟐𝒙 −𝒙 = 𝟓𝟐𝒙 - 𝟓𝒙+𝟏
𝟑𝟒𝟑 = (𝟏. 𝟖)𝒙
 Note: An exponential equation or inequality can be
solved for all x values that satisfy the equation or
inequality. An exponential function is not ‘solved’
Rather, it expresses a relationship between two
variables (such as x and y), and can be represented
by a table of values or a graph.
Exercises: Determine whether the given is an
exponential function, an exponential equation, an
exponential inequality or none of these.
a) f(x) = 2𝑥 3
b) f(x) = 2 𝑥
c) y = 𝑒 𝑥
d) 22 (5 𝑥+1 ) = 500
e) 625 ≥ 5 𝑥+8