Stretching Exponential Functions

Stretching Exponential Functions

Dilate an exponential function and observe its effects on the equation of the parent function.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Opin spurning 1

A parent exponential function is . Which variable represents the base?

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Opin spurning 2

Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is between 0 and 1.

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Opin spurning 3

Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is greater than 1.

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Opin spurning 4

Which variable represents stretch?

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Opin spurning 5

Describe the graph of an exponential function when the stretch is negative.

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