This Chapter 5 is the chapter skipped in MAT 140 (if you are a full-time MontCo student). Exponential and logarithm models are very useful as exponential growth, exponential decay, and logarithm growth concepts. After using applications to solve problems with exponentials and logarithms, you may be able to see how simple some problems are, along with the complexity of some uses of these functions. There is no calculus in Chapter 5, just the algebra and graphing/applications of algebraic exponentials and logarithms. Consider these major concepts of Chapter 5: -What kind of bases are used for exponential growth and decay? Does the base always determine if it is growth or decay? What restrictions are on the bases of exponentials and logarithms. -What properties of logarithms do you find most helpful, or most confusing? -In solving logarithm and exponential equations, what methods or procedures seem to work the best? -Have you found the Discussion Board postings to be helpful or a nuisance? As always, ask questions to specific problems, but no complete solutions should be posted