Chapter 5.5 - Bases Other Than e and Applications

Objectives:

• • Define exponential functions that have bases other than e.

  • Differentiate and integrate exponential functions that have bases other than e.

  • Use exponential functions to model compound interest and exponential growth.

Bases Other Than e, Differentiation (for Day #56 lesson)

Differentiating exponential and logarithmic functions with bases other than the natural base, e.

Bases Other Than e, Integration (for Day #56 lesson)

Integrating expressions for which the integrand and/or antiderivative includes exponential and/or logarithmic functions with bases other than the natural base, e.

Format/Topics of Q3 Exam

Part 1: 100 minute schedule

• 3 FRQ in 45 minutes (Without Calculator)

• 28 MC in 55 minutes (Without Calculator) -- 4 of these may be considered "not yet covered" material

Part 2: 100 minute schedule

• 3 FRQ in 45 minutes (With Calculator)

• 17 MC in 50 minutes (With Calculator) -- 2 of these may be considered "not yet covered" material

Of the six total FRQ:

• 2 will be from the 2003-2004 packet

• 2 will be from "PreExam" packet

• 2 will be unfamiliar to you