Book 6:  Exponential Functions
 
You Will

Subjects

 

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Appendix

  • Exponential Growth

  • Exponential Decay

  • Compounding and the Value of e

  • A Lack of Interest

  • Considering Jericho

  • For a Few Dollars More

 

Video Highlights

In exponential functions, the exponent is a variable. This book explains exponential functions and shows how to solve exponential growth and decay problems. It also demonstrates the compounding effect in interest calculations. Examples come from the fields of wildlife management, finance, and nuclear science.

 

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

  • Ben Franklin’s Great Gift

  • Exponential Functions

  • Exponential Growth through Compounding

  • Compounding and Exponential Functions

  • Exponential Growth and Populations

  • Exponential Growth of Population

  • Exponential Decay

  • Negative Values in Exponential Decay Functions

  • Advantages of Frequent Compounding

  • Compounding and the Value of e

  • In Summary

 

Summary/Terminology

Exponential Function
Rule of 72
Doubling Time
Compound Interest
Exponential Growth Graph
Exponential Growth Function
Asymptote
Exponential Decay Function
Half Life
Domain
Range
Exponential Decay Graph
Exponential Decay Formula
Compound Effect
Compounded Interest
e