Randolph College
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

 

Homework # 4 - Math 149


The problems on this homework must be done alone.  The honor code is in effect.

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Do problems 1-4 without using a calculator.

1.  \(\log_5 1 = \)

a.  23

b.  -1

c.  1

d.  2

e.  0

 

2.  \(log_{10} 500\) is between which two numbers?

a.  0 and 1

b.  1 and 2

c.  2 and 3

d.  3 and 4

e.  4 and 5

 

3.  \( \log_3 \frac{1}{81} =\)

a.  -4

b.  -3

c.  \( \frac{1}{27}\)

d.  \( -\frac{1}{27}\)

e.  \( \frac{1}{343}\)

 

4.  \( \log_9 3 =\)

a.  0

b.  1

c.  \( \frac{1}{2}\)

d.  \( \frac{3}{2}\)

e.  -2

 

5.  How many times does the graph \(y = x^4\) cross the line \(y = 2\)?

a.  None.

b.  Once.

c.  Twice.

d.  Three times.

e.  Four times.

 

6.  Evaluate \(\ln (e^{250})\) (think about it)

a.  e250

b.  250

c.  ln 250

d.  log 250

e.  ln 500

 

7.  How many times does the graph \(y = (\sin x) + 2\) touch the x-axis? (Remember, you may not use an electronic device to graph.)

a.  None.

b.  Once.

c.  Twice.

d.  Three times.

e.  Infinitely many times.