Exponential Functions

What type of pattern do exponential functions have?

• Adds or subtracts by the same number every time

• Multiplies or divides by the same number every time

• Square roots all the inputs

What type of pattern do linear functions have?

• Adds or subtracts by the same number every time

• Multiplies or divides by the same number every time

• Square roots all the inputs

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

• Input

• Rate of change

• Y-intercept/Initial value

• Output

Which table represents the following equation?

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Write the function for the following table:

• f(x)= 1(2)^x

• f(x)= 2(1)^x

• f(x) = 2x+1

• f(x)= x+2

Write an equations that models the data shown.

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Suppose the population of a species of insects doubles every year. There are 1600 insects initially. The function for the scenario would be?

• 1600

• 2

• There is not enough information to tell.

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