Exponential Functions: Master the Concepts with Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following equations represents an exponential function with a base of 3?

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y = 3^x

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y = 3x

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y = x^3

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y = 1/3^x

Question 2

Find the asymptotic value of the exponential function y = (0.5)^x?

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0

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1

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2

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Infinity

Question 3

Which type of graph represents an exponential function?

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A curve that increases or decreases rapidly.

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A straight line with a constant slope.

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A U-shaped curve that opens either upwards or downwards.

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A circle with a radius that either increases or decreases.

Question 4

What is the value of 2 raised to the power of 5?

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64

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10

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16

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32

Question 5

Which equation shows exponential growth?

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y = 2^x

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y = 2x + 1

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y = 1/2^x

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y = x^2

Question 6

Which real-life scenario demonstrates exponential decay?

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The decay of radioactive substances

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The growth of a population

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The cooling of a hot object

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The charging of a battery

Question 7

What is the inverse function of y = 2^x?

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y = log2(x)

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y = x^2

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y = 1/2^x

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y = e^x

Question 8

Which of these properties of exponential functions is incorrect?

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Raising an exponential function to a power results in an exponential function with the same base.

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Multiplying two exponential functions with the same base results in an exponential function with the same base.

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Dividing two exponential functions with the same base results in an exponential function with the same base.

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The inverse of an exponential function is a logarithmic function.

Question 9

Which graph best represents an exponential function?

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Exponential curve

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Linear line

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Parabolic shape

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Circular pattern

Question 10

Which of the following equations represents an exponential decay function?

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y = e^(-x)

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y = 2^(x)

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y = e^(0.5x)

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y = log_2(x)

Question 11

Which of the following is equivalent to (2^x)^3?

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2^(3x)

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6^x

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8^(x/3)

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4^x

Question 12

Which of the following graphs represents the function f(x) = e^(-x)?

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A downward-sloping curve

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An upward-sloping curve

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A parabola

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A line

Question 13

Which of the following is a key application of exponential functions in the field of medicine?

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Modeling drug decay rates

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Calculating patient recovery times

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Predicting disease outbreaks

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Measuring blood pressure

Question 14

Which graph below represents the exponential function y = 2^x?

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An exponential curve increasing rapidly

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A straight line sloping upwards

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A parabola opening upwards

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A horizontal line at y = 2

Question 15

Which graph represents an exponential function with a base greater than 1?

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A curve that increases at an increasingly rapid rate

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A linear graph with a positive slope

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A linear graph with a negative slope

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A curve that decreases at an increasingly rapid rate

Question 16

Which real-world scenario exemplifies exponential decay?

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Depreciation of a car's value over time

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Population growth in a city

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Accumulation of money in a savings account with interest

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Height of a bouncing ball

Question 17

What is the y-intercept of the exponential function y = 3^(x-2)?

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3

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1

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9

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27

Question 18

Simplify the expression 5^2 * 5^3 using the product rule for exponents:

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5^6

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10^5

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25^5

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25^6

Question 19

Solve the exponential equation 2^(x+1) = 32 using logarithmic functions:

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x = 4

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x = 3

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x = 5

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x = 6

Question 20

What is the domain of the exponential function f(x) = e^(2x-5)?

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All real numbers

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All positive real numbers

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All negative real numbers

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The empty set

Question 21

Identify the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the exponential function y = 3^(x-1) + 2:

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y = 2

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y = 3

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y = -2

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y = -3

Question 22

Explain the key difference between exponential growth and logarithmic growth.

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Exponential growth increases at an increasing rate, while logarithmic growth increases at a decreasing rate.

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Exponential growth increases at a constant rate, while logarithmic growth increases at an increasing rate.

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Exponential growth is represented by a linear function, while logarithmic growth is represented by an exponential function.

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Logarithmic growth is represented by a linear function, while exponential growth is represented by an exponential function.

Question 23

Which expression represents 256 in exponential form?

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2^8

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8^2

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4^6

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16^4

Question 24

Evaluate 3^0:

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1

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0

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3

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9

Question 25

Identify the graph of the exponential function y = 2^x:

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A curve that increases rapidly from left to right

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A straight line with a positive slope

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A curve that decreases rapidly from left to right

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A circle

Question 26

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies exponential decay?

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The radioactive decay of an isotope

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The growth of a population of bacteria

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The inflation rate of the economy

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The speed of a car as it accelerates

Question 27

Determine the equation of the exponential function passing through the points (0, 3) and (1, 9).

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y = 3(2)^x

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y = 9^x

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y = 3^x

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y = 9(1/3)^x

Question 28

Solve the exponential equation: 2^x = 64

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x = 4

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x = 2

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x = 6

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x = 8

Question 29

Identify the graph that represents exponential decay.

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A curve that decreases gradually

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A curve that increases rapidly

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A curve that remains constant

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A curve that decreases rapidly

Question 30

In the exponential function y = 100(1.05)^x, what is the growth factor?

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1.05

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100

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5%

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105%

Question 31

Which inequality represents exponential growth?

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y ≥ 100(1.05)^x

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y < 100(1.05)^x

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y > 100(1.05)^x

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y ≤ 100(1.05)^x

Question 32

Which function is equivalent to y = 3^x - 2?

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y = 3^(x-1) - 2

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y = 3^(x+1) - 2

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y = 3^x + 2

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y = -3^x + 2

Question 33

Which of the following functions represents exponential decay?

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y = 5(1/2)^x

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y = 2^x + 3

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y = 4x

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y = 100 + 10x

Question 34

Solve for x: 2^x = 32

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x = 4

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x = 2

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x = 3

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x = 5

Question 35

What is the doubling time of the exponential function y = 50(2)^x?

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2

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1

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1/2

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50

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an example of an application of exponential functions in the real world?

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Linear regression

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Population growth

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Radioactive decay

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Compound interest

Question 37

Which of the following accurately represents the graph of an exponential decay function?

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A curve that falls to the right

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A straight line with a positive slope

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A straight line with a negative slope

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A curve that rises to the left

Question 38

Simplify the expression 3^(x+2) to an equivalent form.

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9x+18

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9x+6

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3x+6

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3x+18

Question 39

What is the domain of the exponential function f(x) = 2^(x-1)?

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All real numbers

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Only positive real numbers

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Only negative real numbers

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Only rational numbers

Question 40

Determine the inverse of the exponential function f(x) = log2(x).

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f^-1(x) = 2^x

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f^-1(x) = log10(x)

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f^-1(x) = e^x

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f^-1(x) = ln(x)

Question 41

Solve the equation 2^x = 16.

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x = 4

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x = 2

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x = 8

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x = 16

Question 42

Which statement accurately describes an essential characteristic of exponential functions?

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Their base determines the rate of growth or decay.

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Their graphs always increase.

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Their graphs always decrease.

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They are exclusively used in theoretical mathematics.

Question 43

A city's population is growing exponentially. It was 100,000 in 2010 and doubles every 10 years. What will the population be in 2030?

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400,000

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200,000

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300,000

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500,000

Question 44

A car's value depreciates exponentially. It was worth $25,000 new and loses 15% of its value each year. What will its value be after 3 years?

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$14,437.50

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$16,875

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$18,750

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$21,250

Question 45

Which equation represents an exponential function?

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y = 2^x

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y = 3x - 1

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y = x + 5

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y = x^2 + 3

Question 46

An exponential function's graph passes through (0, 1) and (1, 4). What is its equation?

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y = 4^x

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y = 3^x

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y = 2^x

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y = x^4

Question 47

Solve the exponential equation: 2^(x+1) = 8

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x = 2

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x = 1

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x = 3

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x = 4

Question 48

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 10 years. You start with 100 grams. How much will be left after 30 years?

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12.5 grams

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50 grams

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25 grams

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75 grams

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of exponential functions?

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Constant rate of change

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Rapid growth or decay

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Asymptotic behavior

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Non-linear graph

Question 50

The graph of y = 2^(-x) is a reflection of the graph of y = 2^x across which axis?

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y-axis

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x-axis

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line y = x

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origin

Question 51

In the compound interest formula A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), what does 'n' represent?

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Number of times interest is compounded per year

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Initial principal amount

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Time in years

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Annual interest rate