Stretching Exponential Functions


Exploració

GR. 9-12

Skill:

Identify transformations on nonlinear parent functions using function notation, algebraic equations, or graphs.

Stretching Exponential Functions

Dilate an exponential function and observe its effects on the equation of the parent function.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Pregunta oberta 1

A parent exponential function is . Which variable represents the base?

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Pregunta oberta 2

Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is between 0 and 1.

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Pregunta oberta 3

Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is greater than 1.

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Pregunta oberta 4

Which variable represents stretch?

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Pregunta oberta 5

Describe the graph of an exponential function when the stretch is negative.

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