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Algebra Chapter 8 Vocabulary

Merrill Algebra Chapter 8 Vocabulary Terms


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Powerthe result of repeated multiplication.
Basethe number or variable that is used as a factor in repeated multiplication.
Functiona rule that establishes a relationship between two quantities, called the input and output. For each input, there is exactly one output.
Exponential functiona function of the form y=ab^x, where b>0 and b not equal to 1.
Scientific Notationa number expressed in the form c X 10^n, where c is greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10 and n is an integer.
Exponential growtha quantity that is increasing by the same percent in each unit of time t where C is the initial amount. y=C(1+r)^t
Growth factorthe expression 1+r in the exponential growth model where r is the growth rate.
Initial AmountThe variable C in the exponential growth or decay model.
Exponential Decaya quantity that is decreasing by the same percent in each unit of time t where C is the initial amount. y=C(1-r)^t.
Decay Factorthe expression 1-r in the decay model where r is the decay rate.