Exponential Functions

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What is an exponential function?

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The 'a' represents the initial value or the y-intercept of the function.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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

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The base 'b' indicates the growth factor. If b > 1, the function represents exponential growth; if 0 < b < 1, it represents exponential decay.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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How do you identify an exponential function from an equation?

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What is the general form of an exponential growth function?

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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 rapidly.

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If a population doubles every year, what type of function represents this growth?

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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The y-intercept is 100, which is the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What does it mean if a function is described as linear?

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the equation for a population that starts with 1600 and doubles every year?

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2