Algebra II

8.1/8.2 Notes Graphing Exponential Growth and Decay

Exponential Functions:

When > 1, we call it an ____________________ ______________ _______________.

When 0 < < 1, we call it an ____________________ ______________ _______________.

Exponential Growth Graph characteristics

Exponential Decay Graph characteristics

The graph _________________

The graph _________________

Y-intercept:

Y-intercept:

Domain:

Domain:

Range:

Range:

Example 1: Graph each function.

a. = 2

b. = (2)

Exponential Growth or Decay?

Exponential Growth or Decay?

Domain:

Domain:

Range:

Range:

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Example 2: Graph each function. Discuss the transformations of the graph.
1
1
a. = 2
b. = 4 ( )
4

Exponential Growth or Decay?

Exponential Growth or Decay?

Domain:

Domain:

Range:

Range:

Transformations:

Transformations:

Example 3: Graph each function. Discuss the transformations of the graph.

1
11
a. = 4 2+3
b. = 4
+2
2

Exponential Growth or Decay?

Exponential Growth or Decay?

Domain:

Domain:

Range:

Range:

Transformations:

Transformations: