Exponential Function Vocabulary

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Exponential Function

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Exponent

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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Initial Value (a)

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The starting point of the graph, or the intersection with the y-axis. It is also the initial amount. Located in front of the parenthesis.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What is Growth ?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What is Decay?

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When 0 < b < 1 the graph decreases (goes down) quickly.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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Asymptote

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A line that the graph gets close to but never touches, usually the x-axis.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7D

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Transformation

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Any change in the graph, such as shifting, stretching, compressing, or reflecting.

( A movement of the graph )

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Horizontal Shift

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Shift of the graph to the left or right.

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Vertical Shift

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Shift of the graph upwards or downwards.