Shifting Exponential Functions
Shifting Exponential Functions
Translate 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.
Open vraag 1
A parent exponential function is . Which variable represents the base?
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Open vraag 2
Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is between 0 and 1.
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Open vraag 3
Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is greater than 1.
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Open vraag 4
Which variable represents the horizontal shift?
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Open vraag 5
Which variable represents the vertical shift?
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Open vraag 6
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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Open vraag 7
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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