MU HW Flashcardizz: Exponential Growth or Decay 35Q

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What does the 'a' represent in an exponential function?

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The 'a' represents the RATE OF CHANGE.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What is the decay factor for a car valued at $15,000 that depreciates at a rate of 8% per year?

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The decay factor is 0.92.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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Write the equation representing a culture of bacteria that starts with 5000 cells and dies by 30% each year.

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y=5000(0.7)^x

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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If the number of mosquitoes at the beginning of summer is 4,000 and grows at a rate of 25% a month, how many mosquitoes will there be after 4 months?

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There will be 9765 mosquitoes.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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Write an expression for James' 70 in. giant peach that doubles in size every week after 5 weeks.

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The expression is 70(2)^5.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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Define exponential growth.

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Exponential growth occurs when a quantity increases by a consistent percentage over a period of time.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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Define exponential decay.

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Exponential decay occurs when a quantity decreases by a consistent percentage over a period of time.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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What is the formula for exponential growth?

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The formula is y = a(1 + r)^t, where 'a' is the initial amount, 'r' is the growth rate, and 't' is time.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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What is the formula for exponential decay?

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The formula is y = a(1 - r)^t, where 'a' is the initial amount, 'r' is the decay rate, and 't' is time.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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How do you calculate the growth factor in exponential growth?

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The growth factor is calculated as 1 + r, where r is the growth rate.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B