Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Mid-Chapter Quiz - Page 461: 1

Answer

$\text{exponential decay;}$ $y$-intercept = $100$

Work Step by Step

Recall: The exponential function $y=c \cdot b^x$ involves exponential: (i) growth when $b\gt 1$ (ii) decay when $0 \lt b \lt 1$ The given exponential function has $b=0.25$, which is between $0$ and $1$, therefore it involves exponential decay. The $y$-intercept of a function can be found by setting $x=0$ then solving for $y$. Set $x=0$ then solve for $y$ to obtain: \begin{align*} y&=100(0.25)^x\\ y&=100(0.25)^0\\ y&=100(1)\\ y&=100 \end{align*} Thus, the $y$-intercept is $100$.
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