Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Logarithmic and exponential functions

Logarithmic and exponential functions — practice question

The variables $x$ and $y$ are related by $y = A e^{px+p}$, with $A$ and $p$ as constants. A plot of $\ln y$ against $x$ forms a straight line through $(1, 2.835)$ and $(6, 6.585)$, as illustrated.
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Find the values of $A$ and $p$ from the relation.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: State, or make it clear, that equation $\ln y = \ln A + px + p$

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