Chapter 8 Flashcards
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When a>0 and 0<b><1, the function y=ab^x is represented. When this happens, it decreases by the same percent over equal time periods. The model is as follows: y=a(1-r)^t.</b>
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Exponential decay.
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Interest that is weaned on both an initial investment and in previously earned interest.
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Compound interest
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A function of the form y=ab^x where a does not equal zero, b>0, and b does not equal 1.
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Exponential function.
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When a>0 and b>1, the function y=ab^x represents this. When a quantity grows exponentially, it increases by the same percent over equal time periods. The model is as follows. Y=a(1+r)^t.
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Exponential growth.
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The power of 10 nearest the quantity.
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Order of magnitude.
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A number in the form of Cx10n where 1<10 and n is an integer.
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Scientific notation
