Functions Flashcards
Exponential Decay
y= a(1-r)^t
y=final
a=original
r=rate (as decimal)
t=time
Compound Interest
A= P(1+r/n)^nt
A= balance after t years P= principal r= rate as decimal n= number of times interest is compounded per year t= time in years
Half-life
A= P(0.5)^t
A= final amt P= original t= # of half-lives in given time period
Exponential growth
y= a(1 + r)^t
y=final
a=initial
r=rate (as decimal)
t=time
Geometric Function
a sub nth term = a sub first term *r^n-1
Complete the square
(b/2)^2
Inconsistent System
No solutions
Parallel lines- same slope different y-int
Complex solution
A negative inside the square root
Arithmetic sequence
a(first term) + (n-1)d
n=number of term
d= common difference
y=c*f(x)
Stretches or compresses vertically (y)
c>1 stretches
0
y=f(Cx)
Stretches or compresses horizontally (x)
C>1 compresses
0
Inverse of a function
Exchange x for y and solve new equation for y
i^2=
-1
of diagonals
[n(n-3)]/2
One to one functions
Must pass vertical and horizontal line test