8 7 Exponential and Power Function Models 8

Writing an Exponential Function You can write an exponential function, if you have two

Example Write an exponential function of the form y = abx whose graph passes

Finding an Exponential Model for a Set of Data x 0 1 2 3

Result y = a*b^x a = 14. 29665308 b =. 9558971055 So, the exponential

Writing Power Function If we have two points on the graph, we can find

Power Function Example • A power function, y = axb passes through the following

Logistic Growth Functions The problem with exponential and power growth functions that both models

The Graph of the Logistic Growth Function

Characteristics The form of the equation: • The horizontal lines y = 0 and

Example You planted a seedling and kept track of its height h (in centimeters)

Result y = c/(1 + ae^(-bx)) a = 18. 18103216 b =. 7317420617 c

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8. 7 Exponential and Power Function Models 8. 8 Logistics Model

Writing an Exponential Function You can write an exponential function, if you have two points on the graph of the exponential graph. Procedure: 1. Use the two points to write two equations by substituting into the equation, y = abx. 2. Take the first equation, solve for a. 3. Substitute the results of the first equation into the second equation. Solve for b. 4. Write the equation.

Example Write an exponential function of the form y = abx whose graph passes through the points (1, 4) and (3, 16). Solution The equation is y = 2(2)x.

Finding an Exponential Model for a Set of Data x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 y 14. 7 13. 5 12. 9 12. 4 11. 9 11. 4 10. 9 10. 4 10. 0 9. 6 The data appears to be an exponential decay. Procedure with the TI 83 calculator. STAT EDIT - Put the x values in L 1. Put the y values in L 2. STAT CALC – select Exp. Reg - ENTER 2 nd LIST – selected L 1 , L 2 - ENTER 9

Result y = a*b^x a = 14. 29665308 b =. 9558971055 So, the exponential model is y = 14. 3(0. 956)x.

Writing Power Function If we have two points on the graph, we can find the equation using the same procedure we used for exponential functions. Procedure: 1. Use the two points to write two equations by substituting into the equation, y = axb. 2. Take the first equation, solve for a. 3. Substitute the results of the first equation into the second equation. Solve for b. 4. Write the equation.

Power Function Example • A power function, y = axb passes through the following points: and (3, 36). Find the equation of the power function (2, 16)

Logistic Growth Functions The problem with exponential and power growth functions that both models grow without bounds. Many growths in real life have a limit to the growth based on various constraints, such as available resources. The logistic model is one model that grows to a limit. This model is used frequently to model the spread of epidemics such as the Ebola virus or SARS.

The Graph of the Logistic Growth Function

Characteristics The form of the equation: • The horizontal lines y = 0 and y = c are asymptotes. • The y-intercepts is • The domain is all real numbers, and the range is 1 < y <c. • The graph increases from left to right. • The point of maximum growth is • To the left of the maximum growth the rate of growth is increasing. To the right of the maximum growth the rate of growth is decreasing.

Example You planted a seedling and kept track of its height h (in centimeters) over time t (in weeks). Use the data to find a model that gives h as a function of t. t 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 h 5 12 26 39 51 88 94 103 112 Procedure with the TI 83 calculator. STAT EDIT - Put the x values in L 1. Put the y values in L 2. STAT CALC – select Logistic - ENTER 2 nd LIST – selected L 1 , L 2 - ENTER 8

Result y = c/(1 + ae^(-bx)) a = 18. 18103216 b =. 7317420617 c = 116. 8290157

Graph of the Example