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Intermediate Algebra – Student Workbook – Second Edition 2013

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Lesson 4b <strong>–</strong> More on Logarithms<br />

Practice Problems<br />

9. Linear, Exponential or Logarithmic? For each of the following sets of data, determine if it is<br />

best modeled with a Linear, Exponential or Logarithmic Equation.<br />

a) Enter the data into your calculator.<br />

b) Create a Scatter Plot for the data<br />

c) Decide which Regression to use, Linear, Exponential or Logarithmic<br />

d) Write the final equation.<br />

e) Enter the equation into your calculator<br />

f) Graph the results with labels (On graph paper). Include both the Scatter Plot and the<br />

Graph<br />

g) For each of the sets of data, write and solve a “Read Between the Data (Interpolating the<br />

Data)” or a “Read Beyond the Data (Extrapolating the Data)” Question.<br />

Age of Tree (Years) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />

Height (Feet) 6 9.5 13 15 16.5 17.5 18.5 19 19.5<br />

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