Complete the questions to practice describing the characteristics of an exponential function.

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    1. Determine the y-intercept of each exponential function.

    2. Without graphing, state whether each function is increasing or decreasing. Explain how you know.

  1. Describe the end behaviour of each function, and determine a possible b-value for the function. Explain your choice.
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    b.

  2. State the domain and range of each exponential function.
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    b.

    c.

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