What is an exponential function?
Exponential growth

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An exponential function is a mathematical function of the form f(x) = a(b^x), where 'a' is a constant, 'b' is a positive real number, and 'x' is the exponent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between exponential growth and exponential decay?
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Exponential growth occurs when a quantity increases at a consistent percentage rate over time, while exponential decay occurs when a quantity decreases at a consistent percentage rate.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the variable 'a' represent in the exponential function y = a(1 + r)^x?
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The variable 'a' represents the initial amount or starting value before growth or decay occurs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a population of bacteria doubles every hour, what type of growth is this?
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This is an example of exponential growth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Write the equation for exponential decay if a quantity decreases by 20% each period.
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y = a(0.8)^x, where 'a' is the initial amount.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for calculating exponential growth?
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The formula is y = a(1 + r)^x, where 'a' is the initial amount, 'r' is the growth rate, and 'x' is the time period.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the base 'b' in an exponential function indicate?
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The base 'b' indicates the growth factor; if b > 1, it represents growth, and if 0 < b < 1, it represents decay.
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