exponential function

IN MATH: 1. n. a function in which the base e, the base of the natural logs, is raised to some power. The number e is approximately equal to 2.71828. See the above graph of the function. 2. n. a function in which some constant base is raised to a variable power; a function which can be written in the form . EX. Population grows exponentially. Population is an exponential function.

The Exponential Function
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IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above.

APPLICATION: See list 340.

1. In the function ,: what's the y-intercept?; the x-intercept?; the value of y when x = 2?; when x = -1?

2. In the function ,: what's the y-intercept?; the x-intercept?; the value of y when x = 2?; when x = -1?

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