SOLUTION: Can you give an example from real life where you would want to use an exponential or logarithmic equation?

SOLUTION: Can you give an example from real life where you would want to use an exponential or logarithmic equation?

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Question 241: Can you give an example from real life where you would want to use an exponential or logarithmic equation?
Answer by whenindoubt(13) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
population growth is exponential
radioactive decay is also exponential.
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