Solving Exponential Equations Graphically
Given the function f(x)=200(0.89)x\displaystyle {f{{\left({x}\right)}}}={200}{\left({0.89}\right)}^{{x}} find x when f(x)=80\displaystyle {f{{\left({x}\right)}}}={80} using your graphing calculator. Then follow the steps below to show the intersection graph on the computer. [Hint: Use the following window on your graphing calculator: Xmin = -5, Xmax = 10, Ymin = 30, Ymax = 210]
  1. Write the point of intersection as an ordered pair below. Round the value of x\displaystyle {x} to two decimal places.
  2. Use the Line Tool to draw the Horizontal Line y=80\displaystyle {y}={80}.
  3. Use the Exponential Tool to draw f(x)=200(0.89)x\displaystyle {f{{\left({x}\right)}}}={200}{\left({0.89}\right)}^{{x}}.
  4. Use the Point Tool to identify the point of intersection.
200(0.89)x=80\displaystyle {200}{\left({0.89}\right)}^{{x}}={80}

Point of Intersection:

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