6. Topic 6(COLON) Basic Functions and Their Graphs

Lesson 6.4: Exponential Growth And Decay (introduction) — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 6.4: exponential growth and decay (introduction) with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the general shape of the graph of an exponential growth function, such as $y = 2^x$?

Question 2

How does the graph of the function $y = (1/2)^x$ behave?

Question 3

In the context of exponential decay, what does the term 'half-life' signify?

Question 4

If a population of bacteria grows according to the function $y = 100e^{0.03t}$, what does the coefficient 100 represent?

Question 5

What is the y-intercept of the exponential function $y = 3^x$?