Exponential Growth and Decay

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What should you do before plugging in the rate (r) into the exponential equation?

Back

Divide the % by 100.

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What is the function that models the number of bacteria in a colony decreasing by 14.9% per minute from an initial count of 12,000?

Back

Front

What is the general formula for exponential decay?

Back

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How do you calculate the value of an asset after depreciation?

Back

Front

If a printer worth $35,000 depreciates at a rate of 5% per year, what will it be worth in 8 years?

Back

$23,219.72

Front

What is the formula to find the worth of an asset after a certain number of years of depreciation?

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Front

What is the difference between exponential growth and exponential decay?

Back

Exponential growth increases over time, while exponential decay decreases over time.

Front

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal for use in exponential equations?

Back

Divide the percentage by 100.

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What is the formula for exponential growth?

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Front

If a population of bacteria doubles every hour, what is the growth factor?

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The growth factor is 2.