Quiz about Exploring Exponential Functions

Question 1

Which of the following shows exponential growth?

Accepted Answer

A bank account balance doubling every year

Answer

A tree growing 2 feet every year

Answer

A car traveling at a constant speed

Question 2

Solve the exponential equation: $$2^x = 8$$ .

Accepted Answer

$$x = 3$$

Answer

$$x = 2$$

Answer

$$x = 4$$

Question 3

Which graph represents an exponential function?

Accepted Answer

A curve that gets steeper

Answer

A straight line

Answer

A circle

Question 4

In the expression $$3^4$$ , what is the base?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

12

Question 5

Evaluate the expression $$5^2$$ .

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

10

Answer

20

Question 6

Which is larger: $$2^3$$ or $$3^2$$ ?

Accepted Answer

$$3^2$$

Answer

$$2^3$$

Answer

They are equal

Question 7

What is the exponent in the expression $$7^5$$ ?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

7

Answer

35

Question 8

Solve the exponential equation: $$3^x = 27$$ .

Accepted Answer

$$x = 3$$

Answer

$$x = 2$$

Answer

$$x = 4$$

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of exponential decay?

Accepted Answer

A melting ice cube

Answer

A plant growing taller each day

Answer

A balloon being inflated

Question 10

Compare the values: $$4^2$$ and $$2^4$$ .

Accepted Answer

They are equal

Answer

$$4^2$$ is larger

Answer

$$2^4$$ is larger

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