document.write( "Question 156683: For the exponential function e^x and logarithmic function log x, graphically show the effect if x is doubled. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #115500 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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Jump to transformations of the logarithmic function\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"y=0.135\" Use a calculator to evaluate \"e%5E%28-2%29\" to get \"0.135\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So if \"x=-2\", then \"y=0.135\". So we have the point (-2,0.135)\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"y=0.368\" Use a calculator to evaluate \"e%5E%28-1%29\" to get \"0.368\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So if \"x=-1\", then \"y=0.368\". So we have the point (-1,0.368)\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So if \"x=0\", then \"y=1\". So we have the point (0,1)\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"y=7.389\" Use a calculator to evaluate \"e%5E%282%29\" to get \"7.389\"\r
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Jump to transformations of the exponential function\r
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