Mathematics A-Level
Exponential functions and their graphs
What Exponential functions and their graphs means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Exponential functions and their graphs
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For a positive base a, a^x is defined for all real x and is always positive, and its graph passes through (0,1) and lies above the x-axis.
Topics that use Exponential functions and their graphs
- F: Exponentials and logarithms (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Algebraic manipulation
- Applications of calculus
- Asymptote
- Asymptotic behaviour and intercepts
- Critiquing and refining mathematical models
- Differentiation of exponential functions
- equation solving
- Exponential function
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