Properties of Exponential Functions
Students will investigate the characteristics of exponential functions by examining their graphs and tables of values. They will compare exponential growth to linear and quadratic patterns.
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Students will investigate the characteristics of exponential functions by examining their graphs and tables of values. They will compare exponential growth to linear and quadratic patterns.
Key Questions
- What distinguishes an exponential function from a linear or quadratic function?
- How does the base of an exponential function affect its graph?
- What is an asymptote?
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