Exponential Functions 2

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What is an exponential function?

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

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The base 'b' represents the growth (if b > 1) or decay (if 0 < b < 1) factor of the function.

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How do you find the y-intercept of an exponential function?

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What is the general form of an exponential growth function?

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What is the general form of an exponential decay function?

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If a quantity doubles every year, what is the growth factor?

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The growth factor is 2, meaning the base 'b' in the exponential function is 2.

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

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How do you calculate the future value of an investment using exponential growth?

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What is the formula for continuous exponential growth?

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What is the effect of a negative growth rate in an exponential function?

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A negative growth rate indicates exponential decay, meaning the quantity decreases over time.