Transformations of Exponential Functions
The general equation for exponential functions is f(x) = a
bc(x-h) + k. The values of "a", "c", "h", and "k" are the same as when we worked with quadratic, square root, and cube root functions.
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The "a" value stretches the function vertically by a factor of |a|. The "c" value stretches the function horizontally by a factor of
The "h" value moves the graph horizontally. The "k" value moves the graph vertically. If a < 0 then the graph is reflected across the x-axis. If b < 1 then the graph is reflected across the y-axis. |
.It is important to work with functions one step at a time. Go on to work through an example of how to graph exponential functions.
