Learning to graph an exponential function with reflection and shift

The video tutorial addresses classroom behavior, emphasizing the importance of individual work and discouraging copying. It then transitions into graphing exponential functions, explaining the parent function and transformations such as reflections and shifts. The instructor demonstrates using a table of values to plot graphs, highlighting the importance of selecting key points. The tutorial concludes with practical tips for graphing, ensuring students understand the process and can apply it independently.

What is the significance of the parent function in graphing exponential functions?

Explain how a negative coefficient affects the graph of an exponential function.

How does shifting the graph down by three units affect its appearance?

Describe the process of creating a table of values for graphing an exponential function.

What are the two points recommended for graphing the function, and why are they chosen?