Introduction to Exponential Functions

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an exponential function?
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An exponential function is a mathematical function of the form f(x) = a * b^x, where 'a' is a constant, 'b' is the base (a positive real number), and 'x' is the exponent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the general form of an exponential function?
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The general form of an exponential function is f(x) = a * b^x, where 'a' is the initial value, 'b' is the growth factor, and 'x' is the exponent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does an exponential function differ from a linear function?
Back
An exponential function grows by a constant factor (multiplication) for each unit increase in x, while a linear function grows by a constant amount (addition).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for a function to triple every day?
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It means that the function is exponential, specifically of the form f(x) = initial amount * 3^x, where the initial amount is multiplied by 3 for each day.
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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the growth factor in an exponential function?
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The growth factor is the base 'b' in the function f(x) = a * b^x, which determines how much the function increases for each unit increase in x.
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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of function is represented by a constant addition of values?
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A linear function.
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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a function doubles every time, what type of function is it?
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It is an exponential function.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1A
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