The video tutorial covers graphing the exponential function y = e^x, explaining its similarities to y = 2^x and y = 3^x. It discusses the domain, range, and behavior of the function, including its increasing nature and lack of symmetry. The inverse function, y = ln(x), is introduced, and transformations such as horizontal and vertical shifts are demonstrated. The tutorial concludes with a brief mention of upcoming topics on logarithms.

What is the approximate value of the constant e used in the function y = e^x?

• 3.142

• 1.414

• 2.718

• 1.732

Which of the following functions is most similar in shape to y = e^x?

• y = x^2

• y = log(x)

• y = x^3

• y = 2^x

What is the range of the function y = e^x?

• y ≤ 0

• y > 0

• y < 0

• y ≥ 0

As x approaches negative infinity, what happens to y in the function y = e^x?

• y approaches -infinity

• y remains constant

• y approaches 0

• y approaches infinity

What is the inverse function of y = e^x?

• y = log(x)

• y = x^2

• y = ln(x)

• y = e^(-x)

What type of symmetry does the function y = e^x have?

• Even

• Odd

• Neither

• Both

If the function y = e^x is shifted 3 units to the right, what is the new equation?

• y = e^(x)-3

• y = e^(x-3)

• y = e^(x+3)

• y = e^(x)+3

What happens to the horizontal asymptote of y = e^x when it is shifted up by 4 units?

• It becomes y = 4

• It becomes y = 1

• It becomes y = -4

• It remains y = 0

What is the effect of a vertical shift on the range of y = e^x?

• The range remains the same

• The range shifts up or down

• The range becomes negative

• The range becomes all real numbers

What is the next topic mentioned after discussing y = e^x?

• Polynomial functions

• Trigonometric functions

• Common and natural logarithms

• Quadratic functions