Exponential Functions

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What is an exponential function?

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What does the base of an exponential function represent?

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What is the y-intercept of an exponential function?

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What does the term 'asymptote' mean in the context of exponential functions?

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An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but never touches. For exponential decay functions, the horizontal asymptote is typically the x-axis (y = 0).

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How do you determine the equation of an exponential function from a table of values?

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To determine the equation, identify the initial value and the base by analyzing the growth or decay pattern in the table.

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What is the significance of the 'a' value in an exponential function?

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What is the general form of an exponential decay function?

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