Exponential Equation Illustrative Mathematics

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

• Slope

• Multiplier

• y-intercept

• Growth

The equation for this table is

• y = 3x + 50

• y = 50^x

• y = 3^x

• y = 50(3^x)

Write an equation that models the following situation:
Samantha's hair was known to grow very rapidly. It began at a length of 6 in and grew at a rate of 14% a week.

• y=6(0.14)^x

• y=6(1+14)^x

• y=6(1.14)^x

• y=6(0.86)^x

What type of function is y = 7(5/4)^x?

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

• Linear

• None of the above

Identify the y-intercept (initial value) in the function f(x)=13(.27)^x

• (.27)^x
• .27
• 13
• 3.51

Is the pictured graph growth, decay, or linear or none?  

• Growth

• Decay

• Linear

• None

Simplify the exponential expression.

• 2x⁶y¹²

• 2x⁵y⁷

• 8x⁶y¹²

• 8x⁵y⁷

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

• SLOPE

• RATE OF CHANGE

• Y-INTERCEPT

• COMMON RATIO

The population of Winnemucca, Nevada, can be modeled by P=6191(1.04)^t where t is the number of years since 1990. What was the population in 1990? 

• 0 people

• It doesn't say

• I don't know

• 6191

The population of Winnemucca, Nevada, can be modeled by P=6191(1.04)^t where t is the number of years since 1990. What percent did the population increase each year?

• 4%

• It doesn't say

• I don't know

• 400%