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Exponential Growth and Decay

The behavior of an exponential function is determined by its base. If the base is greater than 1, the function exhibits exponential growth, meaning it increases rapidly as x increases. Conversely, if the base is between 0 and 1, the function exhibits exponential decay, meaning it decreases rapidly as x increases. Understanding this distinction is crucial for analyzing and comparing the behavior of different exponential functions.

Graphing Functions

Graphing functions involves plotting their values on a coordinate system to visually analyze their behavior, such as their intercepts, asymptotes, and overall trends. When graphing exponential functions on the same set of axes, it becomes easier to compare different rates of increase or decrease, as well as key features like the y-intercept and horizontal asymptote.

Exponential Functions

Exponential functions are functions where the variable appears in the exponent, typically expressed in the form f(x) = a * b^x. They are characterized by rapid increases or decreases depending on whether the base b is greater than 1 (growth) or between 0 and 1 (decay). These functions are continuous, defined for all real numbers, and have important properties such as having a horizontal asymptote, usually the x-axis.

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