Unit 5 Study Guide

Front

Simplify the exponential expression: 2x^6y^12

Back

8x^6y^12

Front

What is the y-intercept of the function y = 2x?

Back

3

Front

What is the common ratio for the sequence: 28, 14, 7, 3.5...?

Back

1/2

Front

Which equation matches the graph of y = 2^x?

Back

y = 2^x

Front

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

Back

Y-INTERCEPT

Front

What is the general form of an exponential function?

Back

y = ab^x, where a is the initial value and b is the base.

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of a function?

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the definition of a common ratio in a geometric sequence?

Back

The ratio of any term to its preceding term.

Front

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

Back

The growth or decay factor.

Front

How do you simplify the expression (x^3)(x^4)?

Back

x^(3+4) = x^7.