BEST Algebra 1 EOC Reference Sheet

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What is the formula for exponential growth when a population grows by a constant percent each year?

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How do you calculate the population of bacteria that triples every 2 hours if you start with 50 bacteria after 6 hours?

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After 6 hours, the population is 1350.

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What is the slope-intercept form of the equation y - 2 = 3(x - 5)?

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When is it appropriate to use the Point-Slope form of a linear equation?

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Use Point-Slope form when you know the slope and one point on the line.

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What is the Simple Interest formula used for?

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The Simple Interest formula is used for calculating interest on a fixed rate without compounding.

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What does the variable 'r' represent in the exponential growth formula?

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The variable 'r' represents the growth rate as a decimal.

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How do you convert the equation y - 2 = 3(x - 5) into slope-intercept form?

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What is the difference between Simple Interest and Compound Interest?

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Simple Interest is calculated only on the principal amount, while Compound Interest is calculated on the principal plus any interest earned.

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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What does it mean for a population to triple every 2 hours?

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It means that every 2 hours, the population becomes three times larger than it was at the start of that period.