Shifting Exponential Functions

Shifting Exponential Functions

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


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

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

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

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Which variable represents the horizontal shift?

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Which variable represents the vertical shift?

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A number is subtracted from the exponent. Which direction does the function shift? Which direction does the function shift when a number is added to the exponent?

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A number is added to the equation of the function. Which direction does the function shift? Which direction does the function shift when a number is subtracted from the equation?

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