Exploring Exponential Functions: An Introduction

Quadratic function

Logarithmic function

Exponential function

Linear function

It divides by a constant.

It adds a constant.

It decreases by a constant.

It multiplies by a constant.

The change is always subtracting.

The change is always adding.

The change involves division.

The change involves multiplication.

By having a higher degree

By having a variable in the exponent

By having a constant slope

By having a variable base

By multiplying by a base number

By subtracting a constant value

By dividing by a base number

By adding a constant value

The variable in the exponent

The base of the exponential function

The initial value of the function

The rate of growth or decay

It signifies the y-intercept.

It represents the slope.

It is the growth or decay factor.

It indicates the initial value.

The function remains constant.

The function oscillates.

The function grows.

The function decays.

The function's values increase over time.

The function's values double over time.

The function's values decrease over time.

The function's values remain constant over time.

The base of the exponential function

The coefficient of the exponent

The value of the function at x=0

The rate of growth or decay