Exponential Functions Flashcards
1
Q
How can you tell if you have an exponential function?
A
The exponent is a variable
2
Q
Exponential equation
A
y = ab^x+c
or
y = ab^(x-h)+k
3
Q
B is the ____
A
Base
4
Q
B>1
A
Growth function
5
Q
0<B<1
A
Decay function
6
Q
A>1
A
Vertical Stretch
7
Q
0<A<1
A
Vertical Compression
8
Q
C is the __________ _________
(Y=C)
A
Horizontal Asymptote
9
Q
H is __________ _____ (Opposite of the sign)
A
Horizontal Shift
10
Q
K/C is ________ _____
(True to the sign)
A
Vertical Shift
11
Q
A line or sometimes point that is approached but never reached
A
Asymptote
12
Q
Formula for Exponential Growth
A
y = a(1 + r)^t
13
Q
Formula for Exponential Decay
A
y = a(1 - r)^t
14
Q
Formula for Half-Life
A
A=A.(1/2)^t/h
15
Q
Formula for Doubling Time
A
A=A.(2)^t/d
