Exponential Functions Word Problems - Half Life, Doubling, Growth and Decay

Conquer exponential word problems with this comprehensive tutorial from Mario's Math Tutoring! This video dives into four practical examples, covering exponential growth, exponential decay, half-life, and doubling time scenarios. You'll learn how to set up and solve equations in the form y = ab^x, and master the use of logarithms to find unknown time values. Whether you're tracking population changes, calculating depreciation, or analyzing bacterial growth, this video provides clear, step-by-step guidance. Perfect for Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra students looking to apply exponential functions to real-world situations. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Exponential Word Problems (y=ab^x, Half-Life, Doubling Time, Growth, Decay) 0:30 - Example 1: Population Growth (Calculating Future Population) 1:30 - Example 1: Population Growth (Finding Time to Reach a Target) 2:40 - Example 2: Half-Life (Calculating Remaining Amount) 4:10 - Example 2: Half-Life (Finding Time to Reach a Target) 6:20 - Example 3: Depreciation (Calculating Future Value of a Car) 7:30 - Example 3: Depreciation (Finding Time to Reach a Target Value) 9:10 - Algebra 1 & 2 / College Algebra Course Promotion 9:40 - Example 4: Doubling Time (Calculating Future Bacteria Count) 11:00 - Example 4: Doubling Time (Finding Time to Reach a Target) 12:30 - Conclusion and More Practice ➡️JOIN the channel as a CHANNEL MEMBER at the "ADDITIONAL VIDEOS" level to get access to my math video courses(Algebra 1, Algebra 2/College Algebra, Geometry, and PreCalculus), midterm & final exam reviews, ACT and SAT prep videos and more! (Over 390+ videos) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClOR1BiPyOkkIAnv9Cmj4iw/join