Exponential Functions Review

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What is an exponential function?

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What does it mean for a function to exhibit exponential growth?

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What does it mean for a function to exhibit exponential decay?

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How can you identify exponential decay from a function?

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What is the formula for calculating the value of an asset after depreciation?

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If a car is worth $8000 and depreciates at 11% per year, what will it be worth after 5 years?

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After 5 years, the car will be worth approximately $4,467.25.

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The initial population in 1990 is 6191.

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What is the difference between linear and exponential functions?

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Linear functions have a constant rate of change, while exponential functions have a variable rate of change that increases or decreases multiplicatively.

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What is the general shape of the graph of an exponential growth function?

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What is the general shape of the graph of an exponential decay function?

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