Monday, March 22, 2010

Mathematical Reflection 2

1. a. You can use a table, a graph, and an equation to find the y-intercept and growth factor for an exponential relationship by looking at the table and graph then finding what y is when x is zero
(y-intercept), and what the number multiplies by each time (growth factor).
1. b. You can use the y-intercept and growth factor to write an equation for an exponential relationship by using the equation y=a(b^x). A= Y-Intercept B= Growth Factor
2. a. In the equation y=a(b^x) a equals the y-intercept and b equals the growth factor.
2. b. A is represented in a graph of y=a(b^x) byecause it is the y-intercept, so a is what y equals when x equals zero.
2. c. B is represented in a graph of y=a(b^x) by making the line steeper or less steep.

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