Mathematics Problem Of the Week

Fall 2004

POW 2: Transcendental Exponents

Without using a calculator (or computer), determine if

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Be sure to justify your answer!

Due Friday, September 10^th, at Noon.

Solutions should be submitted to Dr. Dante Giarusso’s mailbox in the Math office or sent via e-mail to dgiarusso@stlawu.edu

Presentation counts! The prize-winning entry will be selected from all correct submissions, based on the clarity, creativity and elegance of the solution.

Look for the SLU POW on the Web at http://it.stlawu.edu/~math/activities/