Exponential Functions

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

• SLOPE
• RATE OF CHANGE
• INITIAL AMOUNT
• GROWTH OR DECAY FACTOR

What is the y-intercept of the function?

• 2
• 3
• 1
• -2

What does b represent in y=a(b)^x

• y-intercept/ initial value

• multiplier

• nothing

Which variable represents time passed in the function y=ab^x?

• y

• a

• b

• x

A line that the graph continually approaches but never touches is a(n) _____________________

• parabola
• asymptote
• rational function
• None of these

Identify the common ratio (multiplier) of the function f(x)=2(4)^x.

• 2
• 4
• (2)^x
• 8

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

• 2
• 4
• (2)^x
• 8

Is the graph linear, exponential or neither?

• Linear
• Exponential
• Neither

What is the y intercept/ initial value in the table ?

• 2

• 0

• 8

Which is the expanded form of 
5^3?

• 3 x 3 x 3
• 5 x 5
• 5 x 5 x 5
• 5 x 3