Exponential Functions

What type of function is f(x)=2(1/7)^x ?

• Exponential Growth
• Linear
• Exponential Decay
• None of the Abovee

What is the y-intercept of the function?

• 2
• 3
• 1
• -2

Write an equation that models the following situation:
Samantha's hair was known to grow very rapidly. It began at a length of 6 in and grew at a rate of 14% a week.

• y=6(0.14)^x
• y=6(1+14)^x
• y=6(1.14)^x
• y=6(0.86)^x

What type of function is y = 7(5/4)^x?

• Exponential Growth
• Exponential Decay
• Linear
• None of the above

Which of the following functions shows an initial amount of $15 and an increase of 35% each year?

• y = 15(35)^x
• y = 15(1.35)^x
• y = 15(0.35)^x
• y = 35(1.15)^x

Identify the y-intercept (initial value) of the function f(x)=2(4)^x.

• 2
• 4
• (2)^x
• 8

Is the pictured graph growth, decay, or linear or none?  

• Growth
• Decay
• Linear
• None

Is the pictured graph growth, decay, or linear or none?  

• Growth
• Decay
• Linear
• None

In an exponential function, what does the 'a' represent? 

• SLOPE
• RATE OF CHANGE
• Y-INTERCEPT
• COMMON RATIO

What is a, the starting term, for the function: f(x) = 300(1.16)^x?

• 300
• 1.16
• .16
• x