5.5 Flashcard

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What does it mean if a graph represents growth?

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A graph represents growth if the values increase over time, typically shown by a curve that rises from left to right.

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What does it mean if a graph represents decay?

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A graph represents decay if the values decrease over time, typically shown by a curve that falls from left to right.

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What is the x-intercept of an exponential function?

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This function represents exponential growth, where the base (5) is greater than 1.

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What is an exponential function?

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What is the base of an exponential function?

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What is the general shape of an exponential growth graph?

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The graph of an exponential growth function rises steeply as x increases, starting from a point above the x-axis.

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What is the general shape of an exponential decay graph?

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The graph of an exponential decay function falls steeply as x increases, approaching the x-axis but never touching it.