Question

Match the definition with its key word.
Key Word
Definition
i Answer
A function that has the form f(x) = a •
by, where the coefficient a is a constant, the base b is positive but not equal to 1, and the exponent x is any number.
i Answer
A situation in which a quantity increases by a common ratio at regular intervals.
Answer
A situation in which a quantity decreases by a common ratio at regular intervals.
Answer
Interest calculated on both the principal and any previously earned interest.
Answer
The amount of money invested or borrowed.
:: exponential growth
compound interest
:: exponential function
:: principal
#exponential decay

Answer 1

Here are the definitions matched with their corresponding key words:

1. **Exponential function**: A function that has the form f(x) = a • b^x, where the coefficient a is a constant, the base b is positive but not equal to 1, and the exponent x is any number.

2. **Exponential growth**: A situation in which a quantity increases by a common ratio at regular intervals.

3. **Exponential decay**: A situation in which a quantity decreases by a common ratio at regular intervals.

4. **Compound interest**: Interest calculated on both the principal and any previously earned interest.

5. **Principal**: The amount of money invested or borrowed.