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2.04 The exponential graph

Interactive practice questions

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

a

Complete the table of values:

$x$x $-4$4 $-3$3 $-2$2 $-1$1 $0$0 $1$1 $2$2 $3$3 $4$4 $10$10
$y$y $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$
b

Is $y=3^x$y=3x an increasing function or a decreasing function?

Increasing

A

Decreasing

B
c

Describe the rate of increase of the function.

As $x$x increases, $y$y increases at a faster and faster rate.

A

As $x$x increases, $y$y increases at a slower and slower rate.

B

As $x$x increases, $y$y increases at a constant rate.

C
Easy
2min

Consider the function $y=3^{-x}$y=3x.

Easy
3min

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

Easy
1min
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Outcomes

MS2-12-1

uses detailed algebraic and graphical techniques to critically evaluate and construct arguments in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts

MS2-12-6

solves problems by representing the relationships between changing quantities in algebraic and graphical forms

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