Exponential Function Manipulation
A Grade 12 math worksheet focusing on manipulating and understanding exponential functions, including graphing, transformations, and solving equations.
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Exponential Function Manipulation
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1. Which of the following equations represents an exponential decay function?
y = 3^x
y = (1/2)^x
y = x^3
y = 2x + 1
2. What is the y-intercept of the function f(x) = 4 * (2)^x?
(0, 0)
(0, 1)
(0, 4)
(1, 8)
3. The horizontal asymptote of an exponential function of the form y = a * b^x + k is .
4. If the base 'b' of an exponential function y = a * b^x is between 0 and 1, the function represents exponential .
5. Describe the transformation of the graph of y = 2^x to y = 2^(x-3) + 5.
6. Graph the function f(x) = (1/2)^x on the coordinate plane below. Identify at least three points on the graph.
7. The domain of any exponential function is all real numbers.
True
False
8. An exponential function can have a negative base.
True
False
9. Solve for x: 3^(2x - 1) = 27