Exponential Functions
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100

Fill in the blanks: Exponential Functions are modeled using f(x) = a ∙ bx, where a is the ________ and b is the  __________.

initial amount/y-intercept, constant multiplier (constant ratio)

100

What is the formula we use for exponential decay functions?

f(t) = a(1-r)t

100

Given the exponential function formula below: 

f(x) = a * bx

Write the equation given a growth factor of 1/2 and an initial value of 100

f(x) = 100 * (1/2)x

100

What is the formula we use for exponential growth functions?

f(t) = a(1+r)t

100

How do you say red shoes in Spanish?

zapatos rojos 

200

In the exponential function below:

f(x) = 2 * 3x, what is the initial amount/y-intercept?

a = 2 

200

In the exponential growth formula, 

f(t) = a(b)t, "b" is known as the _______.

growth factor

200

Given the exponential function formula below: 

f(x) = a * bx

What does a represent?

the initial value

200

The number of people with the flu during an epidemic is a function, f, of the number of days, d, since the epidemic began. The equation     f(d)=50*(3/2)^d  defines f. 

How many people had the flu at the beginning of the epidemic? 


50 people 

200

What is the human body's largest organ?

Skin

300

In the exponential function below:

f(x) = 4*(1/2)x, what is the growth factor?

b = 1/2

300

Solve:

f(t) = a(1 - r)t

a = 4500

r = 6%

t = 8 years

Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$2743.06

300

Given the exponential function formula below: 

f(x) = a * bx

What happens to the graph if b > 1?

The graph increases/curves upward.
300

Solve:

f(t) = a(1 + r)t

a = 4500

r = 6%

t = 8 years

Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$7,172.32

300

In what sport can you win a Heisman trophy?

Football

400

The population of a city increases by 5% every year. If its population today is 300,000, what will its population be in 2 years?

330,750 people

400

A Rolls Royce with a star roof cost Jimmy $450,000. The value of the vehicle depreciated by 12% every year. What would the value of the car be after 10 years?

Approximately $125,325

400

Evaluate the function when x=1.5

f(x) = 3 * 4x

24

400

The value of a pair of Fire Red 4 Jordan's increases by 10 percent every year. If the shoes were purchased 9 years ago for $140, how much is it worth today?

Approximately $330

400

Which Hispanic country does the movie, Encanto, take place in?

Colombia 

500

What is the written form of the exponential function represented by the given table:

x     y

0     4

1     12

2     36

3     108

f(x) = 4 * 3x

500

A video is labeled a fan favorite if it receives at least 1,000 views per day. Amelia posts a video that gets 6,465 views on the first day. The number of views decreases by 20% each day after that. In how many days will the video stop being a fan favorite?


9 days

500

f(x) = 0.5x + 3

f(x)=0.5x

Compare these two graphs.  What effect does the +3 seem to have on the graph?

Vertical translation 3 units up.

500

The population of Hillville is 10,000 residents and grows at an annual rate of 20%. What will the estimated population of Hillville be in five years?

24,883 residents

500

Name every person in the room :)

:)