Exponential Function in Context

The population of a bacteria colony after t hours can be modeled by the function f\left(x\right)=32\left(1.25\right)^t. What do the number 32 represent in the context of this situation?

• Initial Value

• Growth Rate

• Common Ratio

• Time

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

The population of a bacteria colony after t hours can be modeled by the function f\left(x\right)=32\left(1.25\right)^t. What do the number 1.25 represent in the context of this situation?

• Initial Value

• y-intercept

• Growth Factor

• Time

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Given the general form of an exponential function, what does the "a" represent?

• Initial amount

• Time
  

• Common Ratio

• Common Difference

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

Is the graph linear, exponential or neither?

• Linear

• Exponential 

• Neither

Is the table linear, exponential or neither?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

Is this graph linear or exponential?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

Is the equation linear or exponential?

• Linear

• Exponential

Identify the common ratio exponential function.

• -8

• 5

• -5

• 2

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1A

Given the general form of an exponential function, what does the "b" represent?

• Initial amount

• Time
  

• Common Ratio

• Common Difference

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

Given the general form of an exponential function, what does the "x" represent?

• Initial amount

• Time
  

• Common Ratio

• Common Difference

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5