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Intermediate Algebra – Student Workbook – Second Edition 2013

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Lesson 3a <strong>–</strong> Introduction to Exponential Functions<br />

Mini-Lesson<br />

Problem 3 MEDIA EXAMPLE <strong>–</strong> COMPARE LINEAR AND EXPONENTIAL<br />

GROWH<br />

For the example discussed in Problem 2, respond to the following:<br />

a) Symbolic representation (model) for each situation:<br />

A(t) =<br />

B(t) =<br />

C(t) =<br />

Type of function __________________<br />

Type of function __________________<br />

Type of function __________________<br />

b) Provide a rough but accurate sketch of the graphs for each function on the same grid below:<br />

c) What are the practical domain and range for each function?<br />

Practical Domain<br />

Practical Range<br />

A(t):<br />

B(t):<br />

C(t):<br />

d) Based on the graphs, which option would give you the most money after 31 days?<br />

Scottsdale Community College Page 100 <strong>Intermediate</strong> <strong>Algebra</strong>

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