2.5 Exponential Functions

Question 1

What is the definition of an exponential function?

Answer 1

Question 2

Theorem 1: Basic properties of a graph of an exponential function.

Answer 2

Question 3

What is an important distinction between the asymptotes of rational and exponential functions?

Answer 3

Question 4

What are the properties of exponential functions?

Answer 4

Question 5

Definition of exponential fucntions with base e and 1/e

Answer 5

Question 6

How can exponential functions be used in growth and decay real life applications?

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Question 7

What is interest?

Answer 7

The fee paid to use another’s money is called interest. It is usually computed as a
percent (called interest rate) of the principal over a given period of time.

Question 8

What is compound interest?

Answer 8

Interest paid on interest reinvested is called compound interest and may be calculated using the following compound interest formula:

Question 9

What is the compound interest formula?

Answer 9

Question 10

What are the formulas for compound interest and continious compound interest?

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Question 11

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