Prentice Hall Algebra 1

7-6 Exponential Functions

Objective

To evaluate and graph exponential functions

Solve it: Darius says, “Family feud! These functions don’t belong in the same family of functions.”
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The two plans in the Solve It have different patterns of growth. You can model each type of growth with a different type of function.

Essential Understanding Some functions model an initial amount that is repeatedly multiplied by the same positive number. In the rules for these functions, the independent variable is an exponent.


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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Chapter 1 Foundations for Algebra Chapter 2 Solving Equations Chapter 3 Solving Inequalities Chapter 4 An Introduction to Functions Chapter 5 Linear Functions Chapter 6 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Chapter 7 Exponents and Exponential Functions Chapter 8 Polynomials and Factoring Chapter 9 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 10 Radical Expressions and Equations Chapter 11 Rational Expressions and Functions Chapter 12 Data Analysis and Probability Skills Handbook Reference Visual Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments