7-1 Exponential

Functions
Kiran Satyavarapu
Algebra II
Coolidge High School

Objectives

To model exponential functions

To graph exponential functions

Definition

An exponential function is a
function in the form y = abx

Vocabulary pg 434
Grab a text book and find the
definitions for the following
vocabulary words
Exponential Function
Exponential Growth
Exponential Decay
Asymptote

Exponential Growth and

Decay

In the function y =
abx
If a > 0 :
Exponential growth
If a > 0 and 0 < b <
1: Exponential
decay

Graph y = 2
x
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2

2x

Graph y = 2(2)
x
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2

2x

Graph y = -1/3 . 3
x

-2

-1

y = 3x

y = -1/3 .
3x

Your Turn

Graph the exponential functions

A) y = 4x
B) y = 2(3)x

Book Work

Page Number: 439

Problem Numbers: 11 25
ODDS ONLY
Where? Note book