Chapter 7 Section 3

Definition of inverse function:

Inverse of lnx:

Cancellation Equations: Example:

Example:

Properties of a Natural Exponential Function:

Exponential function=for all x

x-axis is a horizontal asymptote of

Laws of Exponents:

If x and y are real numbers and r is rational then:

Natural Exponent Function is its own derivative!

Example:

Some helpful links:

www.math.com/tables/derivatives/more/ln.htm
math.usask.ca/maclean/101/ Logs/Presentations/PresentInverses.pdf
www.splendoraisd.org/curriculum/Curr/Pre-Calculus.pdf