ST.

ANDREWS SCHOOL
La Huerta, Paraaque City
Academic Year 2014-2015

Exponential Functions
January 26, 2014

Submitted by:
Joel Jambalos
Justine Olaguer
Lali Belardo
Marinella Sanciego
Ysabel Calderon
IV St. Maximilian Kolbe

Submitted to:
Miss Carla Abby Sotto
Advanced Algebra Teacher

Exponential Function y=bx

Introduction:
In an instance where we are asked to solve for the function of y=b x , given the
an x and y coordinate (2, 4) for example, wherein we just substitute the values
to the equation y=bx is quite easy to do, but what if we had a witch-like attitude
Math teacher who would push us to solve for y=bx given large values and worse,
with a negative x value like this: (-11, 4194304); how do we quickly. with ease,
solve for b? My group mates and I have opened up their opinions and
suggestions to solve exponential functions, similar to this, more effectively.
Suggestions and tips:
Joel Jambalos
To be honest, this lesson flummoxes me because if you look at the equation, it
is so difficult because there are many complexities but when you got the
answer to the question, you'll shit bricks. It's hard to understand this topic
because you will need to think analytically and mathematically in order to
answer this kind of equation. I TRY BUT I'M TIRED. In order to surpass this
lesson of Mam Carla, studying and listening direct to the board is the key.
Justine Olaguer
At first, I thought this lesson was a piece of cake but when I encountered
complicated values like the example in our topic, just then did I find myself
struggling with this lesson. So I took time in studying it thoroughly to know
why Im having such a hard time dealing with this; analyzing critically, I found
out that the coordinate (-11, 4194304), if you look at it, the y coordinate is a
root of the x-coordinate, so in this case the 11 th root and since its negative,
automatically its a fraction.
From this, I can now more easily know what to do and how it works.
In the given function, we can now conclude that 4194304 is the 11 th root of 4

so b= , one fourth because our x coordinate is a negative value.

Lali Belardo
I find it hard when solving y=b raised to x with big values. When we need to
solve for a value from the equation and the given values reach hundreds or
thousands, I can't solve it immediately. Solving those consumes a lot of my
time and it's hard because there are many ways to solve for it when it us a big
value. I also find it hard solving values of y, b or x when there are fractions and
different values. When there are too many of that, i find it hard to process and
i need to slow down so i can think. I know the basics but when it becomes
complex, i find it hard to solve when many ways are put together.
Marinella Sanciego
In math I hate fractions but when it comes to exponential function the fraction
is easier for me when using y=b^x. For example the given is (4,2/3) substitute
it y=b^x ..2/3=b^4 In two thirds the denominator will be the cube root and the
numerator will be the square of b.
Ysabel Calderon
This is a very hard lesson for me because I hate seeing radicands, roots and
stuffs like these but because I have to, I will. If we are given x and y then we
substitute it to y=b^x and then it is easy but if it is big numbers and there are
fractions things get harder for me. After you substitute the values you will
simplify both side to get the value of b.
Summary:
To sum up, you just have to think critically and analytically to know what
values in coordinate you are given and try to find how they, x and y coordinate,
relate to each other but most especially is by paying attention and being
attentive in the class of Miss Carla Abby Sotto so you wont get left behind; and
Youll never know, she might teach you a shortcut way to solve other difficult
problems like exponential function.