Writing Exponential Functions from Word Problems

Writing Exponential Functions from Word Problems

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Flashcard

Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSF-IF.C.8B, HSF.LE.B.5, HSF.LE.A.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the base in an exponential function represent?

Back

The base represents the growth or decay factor. If the base is greater than 1, it indicates growth; if it is between 0 and 1, it indicates decay.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify exponential growth from an equation?

Back

Exponential growth is identified when the base of the exponential function is greater than 1.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the general form of an exponential function?

Back

The general form is f(x) = a(b)^x, where 'a' is the initial value and 'b' is the growth/decay factor.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the 'a' value in an exponential function represent?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a population triples every hour, how is this represented in an exponential function?

Back

It is represented as f(h) = a(3)^h, where 'a' is the initial population.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between growth and decay in exponential functions?

Back

Growth occurs when the base is greater than 1, while decay occurs when the base is between 0 and 1.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert a percentage growth rate to a growth factor?

Back

To convert a percentage growth rate to a growth factor, add 1 to the percentage expressed as a decimal. For example, a 6% growth rate becomes 1 + 0.06 = 1.06.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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