241217 flashcard alg/semester through growth/decay

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What is the first step to solve the equation v − 15 = −27?

Back

Add 15 to both sides.

Front

Solve for x: x − 7 = 13

Back

x = 20.

Front

What is the greatest common factor of 12x + 30?

Back

6.

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What type of growth is represented by a constant increase over time?

Back

Linear Growth.

Front

What type of decay is represented by a constant decrease over time?

Back

Linear Decay.

Front

What type of growth occurs when a quantity increases by a fixed percentage over time?

Back

Exponential Growth.

Front

What type of decay occurs when a quantity decreases by a fixed percentage over time?

Back

Exponential Decay.

Front

What is the formula for linear growth?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope.

Front

What is the formula for exponential growth?

Back

y = a(1 + r)^t, where a is the initial amount, r is the rate, and t is time.

Front

What is the formula for linear decay?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is negative.