Exponential Functions

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What does the 'a' represent in an exponential function?

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Y-INTERCEPT

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1

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If a population doubles every year and starts with 1600 insects, what is the function for this scenario?

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Exponential

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Classify the model A=10(1.01)^3 as Exponential GROWTH or DECAY.

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Growth

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What is the general form of an exponential function?

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What does the base 'b' in an exponential function indicate?

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The growth (b > 1) or decay (0 < b < 1) rate.

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How do you identify exponential growth from a table of values?

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The values increase by a constant factor.

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Exponential Decay