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Exponential functions and their graphsEdexcel International A Level Maths: Mind map

Key features
Growth and decay
Restrictions

y=axy=a^x

$a>0,\ a\neq1$

(0,1)(0,1)y>0y>0y=0y=0
Reflection
Using points
Exam tips

Exam questions on Exponential functions and their graphs

  1. The curve CC has equation y=axy=a^x, where aa is a positive constant with a≠1a\neq1. CC passes through the point (2,9)(2,9).
    Find the xx-coordinate of the point on CC with yy-coordinate 2727.2 marks
  2. The curve DD has equation y=(25)xy=\left(\frac25\right)^x.
    Explain why DD does not meet the xx-axis.2 marks
  3. The curve y=axy=a^x, where aa is a positive constant and a≠1a\neq1, passes through the points (−2,125)\left(-2,\frac1{25}\right) and P(k,125)P(k,125).
    Find the value of aa.3 marks
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Written by the Exaim team, led by Shaun Daswani (Head of Upper Secondary, Improve ME Institute; MSc Financial Mathematics, Imperial College London; BSc, UCL) and Jason Daswani (operational lead, Improve ME Institute; LSE).