Unit 2B: AP Precalculus Exp., Log., and Inverse Functions

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What is the general form of an exponential function?

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How can you determine if a function is exponential or logarithmic based on a table of values?

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A function is logarithmic if input values change multiplicatively and output values change additively.

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x = 3.

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What is the domain of an exponential function?

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The domain of an exponential function is the set of all real numbers.

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What is the range of an exponential function?

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The range of an exponential function is the set of all positive real numbers.

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What is the base of an exponential function?

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What is the relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions?

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Exponential functions and logarithmic functions are inverses of each other.

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How do you graph an exponential function?

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What is the effect of changing the base in an exponential function?

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Changing the base affects the growth rate of the function; larger bases result in steeper growth.