If bases are the same, keep the common base and ADD the exponents.
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Negative Exponent
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When a number has a negative exponent, the exponent becomes positive by changing the base to its reciprocal.
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Common Ratio
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The ratio that the output of an exponential function changes (is multiplied by) for each increase of one in the input.
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Initial Value
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The initial value is the y-intercept of the function. The input of an exponential function is an exponent, so if we make the input zero the base will become one. This means that the initial value is multiplied one and it remains the same.
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Exponential Growth
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Occurs when a quantity increases exponentially over time. As the input approaches infinity, the output approaches infinity. Common ratio is greater than 1.
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Exponential Function
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A function with a constant base raised to a variable power (the input). The output of an exponential functions grows by a common factor or constant percent. The base must be greater than zero, but cannot equal one.
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Exponent
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A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity (base) is multiplied by itself.
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Base
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The number (or expression) that is being raised to a power.
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Growth Rate
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The percentage at which the output of an exponential functions increases or decreases by for each increase of one in the input.
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Zero Exponent
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Any non-zero number raised to the zero power is 1.
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Expanded Form
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Shows the number of times a base is being multiplied by itself.
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Rate of Change
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Describes how a quantity is changing over time.
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Quotient Rule
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When dividing powers with the same base KEEP base and SUBTRACT the exponents.
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Power Rule
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To raise a power to another power, write the base and MULTIPLY the exponents.
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Exponential Decay
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Occurs when a quantity decreases exponentially over time. As the input approaches infinity, the output approaches zero. Common ratio is between 0 and 1.