Remember now that 0 1, b a > 0. Thus, b {I} the exponential function f (as) = (a) is an increasing function describing an b 0 exponential growth. Note that f (0) = (a) = 1. Since I) a > 0, how does I) ba f (110.) 2: (3) compare to f (O) = 1? This determines the inequality Sign in (3) and hence in (1). Step 2. Continuation of Step 2 Next, use this method to compare Q and R. Now, solve Problem 4: Compare the numbers 31000 31001 41000 P: 51000' Q 2 510017 R = 51000 Problem 5: Find the sum of all solutions to the equation (a: 3)\"6 = 1 Hint: Think of all possible cases in which a power equals 1. There are three such cases . Problem 6: Given that 5:\" = 69 = 307 m + 3; my nd Hint: Solve the given equations for :L' and y. Plug in the results into at+y_x I y _1+1 my _$y':vy_w y and simplify