1. 9.6 Graphing Exponential Functions
Objectives
Students will be able to:
Graph exponential functions using transformations.
Identify the domain, range, and y-intercept of an exponential function.
Identify the common ratio (b) and initial value (a) of y = a(b)x from a given context.

2. 9.6 Graphing Exponential Functions
The Exponential Function: a function where the variable is in the exponent.

3. b is the common ratio & a is the initial value If b > 1, then f(x) increases, called Growth If b < 1, then f(x) decreases, called Decay

4. for b > 1

5. for 0 < b < 1

6. Domain: (–, )
Range: (0, )
x-int: None
y-int: (0,1)