Shifting Exponential Functions
Translate an exponential function and observe its effects on the equation of the parent function.
Tarefa 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Tarefa 2
A parent exponential function is . Which variable represents the base?
Tarefa 3
Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is between 0 and 1.
Tarefa 4
Describe the graph of an exponential function when the base is greater than 1.
Tarefa 5
Which variable represents the horizontal shift?
Tarefa 6
Which variable represents the vertical shift?
Tarefa 7
A number is subtracted from the exponent. Which direction does the function shift? Which direction does the function shift when a number is added to the exponent?
Tarefa 8
A number is added to the equation of the function. Which direction does the function shift? Which direction does the function shift when a number is subtracted from the equation?