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2.3 Exponential functions

Interactive practice questions

Consider the expression $3^x$3x.

a

Evaluate the expression when $x=4$x=4.

b

Evaluate the expression when $x=-4$x=4. Leave your answer in fractional form.

c

What happens to the value of $3^x$3x as $x$x gets larger?

it stays the same

A

it gets smaller, approaching zero

B

it gets larger, approaching infinity

C
d

What happens to the value of $3^x$3x as $x$x gets smaller?

it gets larger, approaching infinity

A

it gets smaller, approaching zero

B

it stays the same

C
Medium
1min

Consider the function $y=3^x$y=3x.

Medium
4min

Consider the function $y=2^{-x}$y=2x.

Medium
5min

Consider the graph of the equation $y=4^x$y=4x.

Medium
1min
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Outcomes

2.3.A

Identify key characteristics of exponential functions.

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