Exponential Functions

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What is the growth rate (r) in the function: f(x) = 300(1.16)^x?

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Front

In an exponential function, what does 'a' represent?

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Y-INTERCEPT

Front

Which equation matches the graph of an exponential function?

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y = 2^x

Front

What type of function is f(x)=2(1/7)^x?

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Exponential Decay

Front

What is the common ratio in the sequence: 2, 6, 18, 54?

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Common Ratio = 3

Front

What is the general form of an exponential function?

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f(x) = a(b)^x, where a is the initial value and b is the base.

Front

What does the base (b) in an exponential function indicate?

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The rate of growth or decay.

Front

How do you identify exponential growth from a function?

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If the base (b) is greater than 1.

Front

How do you identify exponential decay from a function?

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If the base (b) is between 0 and 1.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the function f(x) = 5(2)^x?

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