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Exponentials & Logarithms

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How fast does it grow?
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Which is bigger:

  • \(2^3\) or \(3^2\)?
  • \(2^x\) or \(x^2\)?
  • \(a^x\) or \(x^a\)?
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Last updated 20-Mar-17

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  • If we arrange $2^x, 2x$ and $x^2$ by size, what orders are possible?

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