Exponential Functions

Front

In an exponential function, what does the 'a' represent?

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Y-INTERCEPT

Front

Identify the type of function: y = 2^x.

Back

Exponential

Front

Identify the type of function: y = 4(3)^x.

Back

Exponential

Front

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

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300

Front

Write an equation that models the data shown: (3, 6), (4, 12), (5, 24).

Back

y = 3⋅2^x

Front

What is the general form of an exponential function?

Back

f(x) = a(b)^x, where a is the initial value and b is the base.

Front

What does the base 'b' in an exponential function determine?

Back

The growth or decay rate of the function.

Front

If b > 1 in an exponential function, what type of growth occurs?

Back

Exponential growth.

Front

If 0 < b < 1 in an exponential function, what type of growth occurs?

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Exponential decay.

Front

What is the value of f(0) in the function f(x) = 5(2)^x?

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