Exponential Growth and Decay

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What is 35% as a decimal?

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0.35

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In the exponential function, what does 'b' represent?

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growth/decay factor

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

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initial value

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What is the Exponential equation?

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If b > 1, this tells me I have an exponential __________.

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growth

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If 0 < b < 1, this tells me I have an exponential __________.

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decay

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What is the general form of an exponential function?

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What does the term 'exponential growth' mean?

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A process where the quantity increases at a rate proportional to its current value.

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What does the term 'exponential decay' mean?

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A process where the quantity decreases at a rate proportional to its current value.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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Divide the percentage by 100.