Measurements of a quantity are modeled by

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · AP Precalculus · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Problem

Measurements of a quantity are modeled by y=y0ekty=y_0 e^{kt}. A student graphs ln⁡y\ln y versus time tt and obtains a straight line. Identify what the slope of that line equals, and state whether the slope is positive or negative in the case of exponential growth.

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