Exponential Functions

Overview

Goal. Identify the starting value and growth factor of an exponential function from its equation, a table, or a description, and evaluate the function.

Exponential function (definition). A function in which the variable is in the exponent; each equal step multiplies the output by the same factor.

The form a times b to the power x: the starting value a and the per-step factor b.

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Interactive Activity

Goal. Recognize an exponential function, read its starting value and growth factor from a table or equation, and evaluate it.

Exponential function (definition). A function in which the variable is in the exponent; each equal step multiplies the output by the same factor.

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