Exponential TA

The function y = 125(1.13)^x represents Mr. Gantz's recent investments where x is measured in years.  Which is NOT true?

• Mr. Gantz initial invested $125

• Mr. Gantz's money grows by 13% per year

• After 4 years Mr. Gantz will have about $203.81

• Mr. Gantz earns more money in year one than in year 5

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

• Input

• Rate of change

• Y-intercept/Initial value

• Output

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

• Input

• Rate of change

• Y-intercept

• Output

Which equation is represented by the table?

• y = 40(2)^x

• y = 40(1/2)^x

• y = 40 - 2x

• y = 40 - 1/2x

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

Write the function for the following table:

• f(x) = 5x + .08

• f(x)= 5x + 2

• f(x) = .08(5)^x

• f(x)= 2(5)^x

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

Which table represents the following equation?

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Write an equations that models the data shown.

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