Algebra 2

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Compare and Contrast

Read pgs. 438-439 and 449-450 of the California Algebra 2 text.

As you read the chapter, fill in the table below. Note the similarities and differences
between the two types of functions.

Exponential Growth Exponential Decay

Parts of the Function a= a=

y = abx b= b=

x= x=

y= y=

Real Life Examples

Non - Examples

y - intercept

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Sketch a Graph

Series of Procedures – Flow Chart

Read pg. 440 of the California Algebra 2 text.

Look at the example which explains how to create an exponential equation when given
two points. Fill-in the blanks of the flow chart below and use the organizer to help you to
solve the Check-It-Out example below.

Write an exponential equation for the points (2,2) and (3,4).

Step One:

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Step Two:

Step Three:

Step Four:

Step Five:

Step Six:

Equation: y = ______________________

QAR (Question – Answer – Relationship)

Type of Thinking Questions Answers

What are the two steps

necessary to graph an
Right There exponential equation?
(in the book)
What is the formula to
calculate b for both a
growth and decay function?

What it the difference

between the graph of a
growth function and a
Think & Search decay function? Describe
(in the book) the graphs in relation to
each other.

If the growth factor is b > 1,

then why is the decay factor
0 < b < 1? Why can b not
be negative?
Without graphing, how can
you tell if an exponential
equation is a growth or
Author and You decay?
(in your head)
What is the difference
between an exponential
function and a linear
function?

Other than the examples in

the book, can you think of

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some real life examples of
On My Own exponential growth and
(in your head) decay?

Is there an x-intercept on a
standard exponential
function graph?