Exponential Functions Rates and Factors

The number of mosquitoes at the beginning of the summer was 4,000. The population of mosquitoes is expected to grow at a rate of 25% a month. How many mosquitoes will there be after 4 months?

• 9766

• 9006

• 9765

• 5433

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 f(x)=2(1/7)^x ?

• Exponential Growth

• Linear

• Exponential Decay

• None of the Abovee

Given y=3^x determine the y-intercept

• 1

• 3

• 0

• y

Pick the equation that is exponential decay

• y = 2000(0.88)^x

• y = 0.5(1.88)^x

• y = 10(3/2)^x

• y = 0.8(13)^x

Which function will show exponential behavior?

• F(x)

• G(x)

• both

• neither

To solve 8 = 2^5x+7, you would need to re-write 8 as what base?

• 8

• 4

• 2

• Cannot be determined

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

• SLOPE

• RATE OF CHANGE

• Y-INTERCEPT

• COMMON RATIO

Is the table linear, exponential, or neither?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

Is the table linear, exponential, or neither?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither