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.
Avoin kysymys 1
A parent exponential function is . Which variable represents the base?
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Avoin kysymys 2
Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is between 0 and 1.
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Avoin kysymys 3
Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is greater than 1.
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Avoin kysymys 4
Which variable represents the horizontal shift?
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Avoin kysymys 5
Which variable represents the vertical shift?
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Avoin kysymys 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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Avoin kysymys 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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