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Exercises: Compare Exponential and Polynomial Growth

Work through each section in order. Show your work where indicated.

Grade 9·21 problems·~30 min·Common Core Math - HS Functions·group·hsf-le-a-3
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Fluency Practice

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Compare p(x)=x2p(x) = x^2 and g(x)=2xg(x) = 2^x. At what value of xx do they cross for the final time (after which g>pg > p permanently)?

Reference values: p(2)=4p(2) = 4, g(2)=4g(2) = 4; p(3)=9p(3) = 9, g(3)=8g(3) = 8; p(4)=16p(4) = 16, g(4)=16g(4) = 16; p(5)=25p(5) = 25, g(5)=32g(5) = 32.

Enter the value of xx at the last crossing.