Exponential Growth and Decay Word Problems
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Mathematics
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is exponential decay?
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you represent a population decreasing by a percentage each year?
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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a decay rate of 1.5% mean in terms of an equation?
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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between exponential growth and decay?
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Exponential growth occurs when a quantity increases at a rate proportional to its current value, while exponential decay occurs when a quantity decreases at a rate proportional to its current value.
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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify if a function represents growth or decay?
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If the base of the exponential function is greater than 1, it represents growth. If the base is between 0 and 1, it represents decay.
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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equation for a population decreasing by 0.5% each month?
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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you convert a percentage decay rate to a decimal for calculations?
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To convert a percentage decay rate to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, a 1.5% decay rate becomes 0.015.
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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B
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