What is the y-intercept of an exponential function of the form $$f(x) = a \times b^x$$ ?

The y-intercept is the value of $$f(0)$$ , which equals $$a$$ .

If $$f(x) = 2(4)^x$$ , what is the initial value?

The initial value (y-intercept) is 2, which is the value of $$f(0)$$ .

What does the term 'initial value' refer to in exponential functions?

The initial value refers to the value of the function when $$x = 0$$ , which is the y-intercept.

What is the range of an exponential function?

The range of an exponential function is all positive real numbers, typically expressed as $$y > 0$$ .

How can you determine if a function is increasing or decreasing?

If the base of the exponential function is greater than 1, the function is increasing. If the base is between 0 and 1, the function is decreasing.

What is the significance of the constant 'n' in the function $$p(x) = n(1.15)^x$$ ?

The constant 'n' represents the initial value or starting amount of the function.

What does it mean for a function to have a horizontal asymptote?

A horizontal asymptote indicates that as $$x$$ approaches infinity or negative infinity, the function approaches a specific value, usually $$y = 0$$ .

What is the difference between exponential functions and polynomial functions?

Exponential functions have a variable in the exponent (e.g., $$b^x$$ ), while polynomial functions have variables raised to whole number powers (e.g., $$x^2$$ ).

How do you find the y-intercept of an exponential function given in the form $$f(x) = a \times b^x$$ ?

To find the y-intercept, substitute $$x = 0$$ into the function, resulting in $$f(0) = a \times b^0 = a$$ .

M1_Intro to Exponential Functions Flashcards

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What is an exponential function?

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What does the base of an exponential function determine?

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The base of an exponential function determines the rate of growth or decay. If the base is greater than 1, the function represents exponential growth; if the base is between 0 and 1, it represents exponential decay.

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What is an asymptote in the context of exponential functions?

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How do you identify an exponential function from a set of functions?

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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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