1. Section 8 – 7 Exponential Functions Objectives: To evaluate exponential functions To graph exponential functions

2. Exponential Function

3. Example 1 Evaluating an Exponential Function

6. Example 2 Real-World Problem Solving

8. C)Suppose an investment of $10,000 doubles in value every 13 years. How much is the investment worth after 52 years?

9. D)Suppose an investment of $5,000 doubles in value every 12 years. How much is the investment worth after 24 years?

10. Homework: Textbook Page 432; #1 – 11

12. Section 8 – 7 Continued… Objectives: To graph exponential functions

13. The Graphs of Exponential Functions

14. Example 3 Graphs of Exponential Functions

18. Example 4 Real-World Problem Solving A) Suppose 2 mice live in a barn. The number of mice quadruples every month. Write an exponential function to model the population growth. Graph the function.

20. Homework Textbook Page 432 – 433; #12 – 24 All