Algebra 1: Exponential Functions

In an exponential function, what does the 'a' represent? Options: SLOPE, RATE OF CHANGE, Y-INTERCEPT, COMMON RATIO

What is a, the starting term, for the function: f(x) = 300(1.16)^x?

Function with initial amount of $15 and 35% increase each year: y = 15(35)^x, y = 15(1.35)^x, y = 15(0.35)^x, y = 35(1.15)^x

Classify the model: A=1200(.85)⁶
Options: Growth, Decay

Classify the model: A=10(1.01)³
Options: Growth, Decay

Is the pictured graph growth, decay, or linear or none? Options: Exponential Growth, Exponential Decay, Linear, None

Is this exponential growth or decay?

Equation for bacteria culture starting with 5000 cells, dying by 30% each year.

Simplify the exponential expression: 10x^-2, 2x², 2x¹², 10x¹²

Simplify the following exponential expression:
(3x⁴)(5x³)