Example 2

Graph the solution set for the equation [math]y = 3^x[/math].

[list=1] [*]Make a table. Choose at least 3 values for [math]x[/math] and find the corresponding values of [math]y[/math] using the equation. [*]Plot the ordered pairs in the coordinate plane. [*]Notice the points do not fall on a line. Connect the points by drawing a curve through them. Use arrows at each end of the line to demonstrate that the curve continues indefinitely in each direction. This represents all of the solutions for the equation. [/list] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on their resources.

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