1. In this problem we explore the exponential, logarithmic, and power functions.

a. Consider the functions:

f(x) = ex and g(x) = x4.

Find all points of intersection (x and y values). (There are three of them.) Create two graphs in EXCEL or Maple of f(x) and g(x) for x [-2,2] and x [-10,10]. Determine the intervals where f(x) < g(x) and f(x) > g(x). Which function dominates for large values of x?

b. Now consider the functions:

f(x) = ln(x) and g(x) = x1/7.

Create two graphs in EXCEL or Maple of f(x) and g(x) for x [0,5] and x [0,1010]. Find all points of intersection. (There are two of them.) Determine the intervals where f(x) < g(x) and f(x) > g(x). Which function dominates (is larger than) for large values of x?