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Can this question come up on Edexcel GCSE Mathematics A?

Hey,

Can this type of exponential graph question come up on Edexcel GCSE Maths A?
Original post by phat-chewbacca
Hey,

Can this type of exponential graph question come up on Edexcel GCSE Maths A?


Unlikely but it has i think???
Original post by phat-chewbacca
Hey,

Can this type of exponential graph question come up on Edexcel GCSE Maths A?

not in the old gcse but in the new (1-9) yes
Original post by Big Moisty
Unlikely but it has i think???
Ahh, I really want it to come up tho!
Original post by phat-chewbacca
Ahh, I really want it to come up tho!


Because you know how to do it? ^-^
Original post by phat-chewbacca
Hey,

Can this type of exponential graph question come up on Edexcel GCSE Maths A?

could you show the working out if you know the answer
That definitely won't come up
Original post by theBranicAc
could you show the working out if you know the answer


You just take the log of both sides, rearrange, and use simultaneous equations
Original post by theBranicAc
could you show the working out if you know the answer


substituting values from the graph into the equation:
5 = p*q
320 = p*q^4

If you multiply the first equation by q^3 you will get the second equation.
Therefore, 320/5 = q^3
q^3 = 64

the cubed root of 64 is 4, so q = 4.

substituting this back into the first equation:

5 = p * 4
p = 1.25

You can then check these values with the second equation to make sure :smile:
Original post by surina16
substituting values from the graph into the equation:
5 = p*q
320 = p*q^4

If you multiply the first equation by q^3 you will get the second equation.
Therefore, 320/5 = q^3
q^3 = 64

the cubed root of 64 is 4, so q = 4.

substituting this back into the first equation:

5 = p * 4
p = 1.25

You can then check these values with the second equation to make sure :smile:


oh okay I understand, could you help me with this please?
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