Homework: (Topic 2.
4) Exponential Function Manipulation Name: Pd:
𝑥
Directions: Rewrite each of the following exponential functions in the equivalent general form 𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑏) , where 𝑎 and
𝑏 are positive constants.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
𝑥
7. Which of the following functions is an equivalent form of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 · 36 ?
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2𝑥
8. Which of the following functions is an equivalent form of the function 𝑔(𝑥) = 5 · 3 ?
(A) (B) (C) (D)
(𝑥/2)
9. The function ℎ is given by ℎ(𝑥) = 9 · 4 . Which of the following is an equivalent form for ℎ(𝑥)?
(A) (B) (C) (D)
−𝑥 1 𝑥
10. Explain why the graphs of 𝑦 = 7 and 𝑦 = ( 7 ) are identical
11.
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Edited by Michelle Sparks
𝑥−1
12. Write and alternate equation for 𝑦 = 2 that uses a vertical dilation instead of a horizontal shift. Prove that the two
equations are equivalent by showing all work.
2 𝑥
13. Determine if the function 𝑓(𝑥) = − ( 3 ) is concave up or concave down and if it is increasing or decreasing over
its entire domain.
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