Question
Use a calculator to evaluate the function at the indicated values. Round your answers to three decimals.
g(x) =(2/3)^x-1
g(1.5)=
g(square root of 3)=
g(2pie)=
g(-4/5)
g(x) =(2/3)^x-1
g(1.5)=
g(square root of 3)=
g(2pie)=
g(-4/5)
Answers
Steve
You probably have a y<sup>x</sup> button on your calculator. Use it.
Or, note that (2/3)^x = e^(ln(2/3)*x) = e^(-0.4055x)
Now you can use your e^x button to evaluate the expressions.
And it's <u>pi</u>, not <u>pie</u>!
Or, note that (2/3)^x = e^(ln(2/3)*x) = e^(-0.4055x)
Now you can use your e^x button to evaluate the expressions.
And it's <u>pi</u>, not <u>pie</u>!