Introduction to Exponential Functions

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

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

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

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

What is the initial amount, for the function: f(x) = 300(1.16)^x?

• 300

• 1.16

• .16

• x

What type of function is y = 7(6.25)^x?

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

• Linear

• None of the above

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

• Exponential Growth

• Linear

• Exponential Decay

• None of the Abovee

If y = ab^x represents an exponential decay function, what are the possible values of b?

• b = 1

• b > 1

• b < 0

• 0 < b < 1

Is the Graph Linear, Exponential Growth, or Exponential Decay, Neither:

• Linear
• Exponential Growth
• Exponential Decay
• Neither

Is the Graph Linear, Exponential Growth, or Exponential Decay, Neither:

• Linear
• Exponential Growth
• Exponential Decay
• Neither

Given y = 3(2.5)^x

What does 2.5 represent?

• Initial Amount

• y-intercept

• Growth Factor

• Growth Rate

Given y = (6)^x

What is the initial amount?

• 6

• 1

• 0

• -6