Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Transforming Exponential functions to Linear Functions using Logarithms

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Exponential Functions are used to model growth of populations, interest on an investment, depreciation of cars, decay of radioactivity, and many other real-life things. Logarithmic Functions are used to measure earthquakes (Richter Scale), Acidity (pH), and Sound Intensity (decibels).

Transforming Exponential functions to Linear Functions using Logarithms

Open the document "Exponential/Logarithmic Decay - USB Memory Costs" to explore why it can sometimes be helpful to transform an exponential function into a linear function using logarithms.