Exponential Functions Project

Exponential Functions Project

You need to:

1. Pick a scenario or create your own scenario. 2. Write an equation to represent the exponential function 3. State why it is an exponential function. 4. Create a table to represent the exponential function- Identify the growth/decay rate on your table. - Explain how the growth/decay rate represents an exponential function.5. Create a graph to represent the exponential function 6. Use color to connect and identify “a” and “b” in the table, equation, graph, and scenario. 7. Identify the following:

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Boundaries - where do you think it starts and stop
• Starting Point
• Growth/Decay Rate

Scenario Examples

Scenario Examples

1. You buy a new car that cost $25,000. The car depreciates at a rate of 11% per year.
2. You put $7,500 into an investment account. The account is projected to earn 9% interest per year.
3. The population of Kensington is currently 120,000 people. It is growing at a rate of 0.35% per year.
4. The population of Camden NJ is currently 180,000 people. People are moving out at a rate of 1.2% per year.
5. Create your own Exponential problem (LEVEL 4) that is applicable to your life. Ideas that would be awesome to see:
1. Rumors
2. Spread of diseases
3. Tik Tok