Graphing the parent graph of an exponential equation with base 2

The video tutorial explains how to graph the function y = 2^x by creating a table of values. It covers calculating values for positive, zero, and negative exponents, emphasizing the rule of reciprocals for negative exponents. The tutorial concludes with plotting these values to visualize the graph, which resembles a boomerang shape.

What is the value of 2 raised to the power of 0?

• 2

• Undefined

• 1

• 0

How do you convert a negative exponent to a positive one?

• Multiply by -1

• Subtract 1 from the exponent

• Add 1 to the exponent

• Use the reciprocal of the base

What is the reciprocal of 2 raised to the power of -1?

• 2

• -1/2

• 1/2

• -2

Which of the following points would be on the graph of y = 2^x?

• (-1, 2)

• (1, 2)

• (0, 0)

• (2, 1)

What shape does the graph of y = 2^x resemble?

• A boomerang

• A V-shape

• A U-shape

• A line