Flashcard - Exponential Growth and Decay
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is exponential growth?
Back
Exponential growth occurs when the increase in a quantity is proportional to its current value, leading to growth at an increasing rate. For example, if a population grows by 20% each year, it grows faster each year as the base population increases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is exponential decay?
Back
Exponential decay is the process of reducing an amount by a consistent percentage rate over a period of time. For example, if a substance decays at a rate of 10% per year, it loses 10% of its current amount each year.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Write the general formula for exponential growth.
Back
y = a(1 + r)^t, where 'a' is the initial amount, 'r' is the growth rate, and 't' is time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Write the general formula for exponential decay.
Back
y = a(1 - r)^t, where 'a' is the initial amount, 'r' is the decay rate, and 't' is time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a population of 1000 increases by 50% each year, what will be the population after 2 years?
Back
y = 1000(1.5)^2 = 2250.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a culture of bacteria starts with 2000 cells and dies by 20% each year, what is the equation representing this situation?
Back
y = 2000(0.8)^t.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the base of an exponential function represent in growth situations?
Back
In growth situations, the base (greater than 1) represents the growth factor, indicating how much the quantity increases each time period.
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