Exponential functions are related to logarithmic functions in that they are inverse functions. Exponential functions move quickly up towards a [y] infinity, bounded by a vertical asymptote (aka limit), whereas logarithmic functions start quick but then taper out towards an [x] infinity, bounded by a horizontal asymptote (aka limit).
If we use the natural logarithm (ln) as an example, the constant "e" is the base of ln, such that:
ln(x) = y, which is really stating that the base (assumed "e" even though not shown), that:
if we try to solve for y in this form it's nearly impossible, that's why we stick with ln(x) = y
but to find the inverse of the form:
switch the x and y, then solve for y:
So the exponential function is the inverse of the logarithmic one, f(x) = ln x
He has $.50 left
1/2 on baseball cards = $2.00
1/4 on a drink = $1.00
1/8 on bible gum = $.50
Which adds up to $3.50 so therefore he has 50 cents left
4.00 - 3.50 = .50
I think it’s 1/12 exactly you have a one in 12 chances of rolling a 5