Characteristics of Graphs of Exponential Functions

Graphs of Exponential Functions

Now, we will discuss graphs of exponential functions. The key characteristics of the graph of an exponential function include horizontal asymptotes, long-run behavior, and intercepts.

Learning Objectives

Graph exponential functions.
Graph exponential functions using transformations.

As we discussed in the previous section, exponential functions are used for many real-world applications such as finance, forensics, computer science, and most of the life sciences. Working with an equation that describes a real-world situation gives us a method for making predictions. Most of the time, however, the equation itself is not enough. We learn a lot about things by seeing their pictorial representations, and that is exactly why graphing exponential equations is a powerful tool. It gives us another layer of insight for predicting future events.

Source: Rice University, https://openstax.org/books/college-algebra/pages/6-2-graphs-of-exponential-functions
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