Lesson 8.1 Exponential Growth and Decay Functions

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I can identify the effect of transformations on exponential functions to model situations of growth and decay.
I can identify the effect of transformations on exponential functions to model situations of growth and decay.
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How are the functions
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similar? How are they different?

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Describe the effect of each transformation on the graph of the parent function whose base is the same as that of the given function. Then determine the domain, range, end behavior, y-intercept, two reference points, and the horizontal asymptote of the following function. Lastly, graph the function on the coordinate plane provided.

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Describe the effect of each transformation on the graph of the parent function whose base is the same as that of the given function. Then determine the domain, range, end behavior, y-intercept, two reference points, and the horizontal asymptote of the following function. Lastly, graph the function on the coordinate plane provided.

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The graph of a parent exponential decay function f(x) is shown below. Graph the transformed function

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Write an equation for the exponential growth function graphed below.

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Write an equation for the exponential growth function graphed below.

Computers as an Investment
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Jack purchases a new computer for $2500. The value of the computer depreciates by 24% each year. Write an exponential model of the value of the computer.

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When will the value of the computer be less than $160?

Bonds
2

Trey invests $6000 in a bond that grows in value at 3% per year. Write a function that models the situation.

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Use a graphing calculator to find how many years it will take for the value of the bond to first exceed twice its initial value.

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Trey’s friend Simone invests $5000 in a bond that grows at a rate of 5% per year. Write a function that models the growth of Simone’s bond. When will Trey and Simone’s bonds have the same value? Explain how you found your answer.