Explore transformations of the basic exponential function , shown right. First, change the slider for h to positive values such as 1, 2, or 3. The curve shifts h units

The parent function y = 0.5x is across its domain because its base, b, is such that .
a =
1
y = 3x
Which functions have a horizontal asymptote?
The parent function y = 0.5x is across its domain because its base, b, is such that .
y = 3−x
If h is instead negative, the curve shifts
The domain of an exponential function is . The range of an exponential function is .
b =
3
If h is instead negative, the curve shifts
The parent function y = 0.5x is across its domain because its base, b, is such that .
b =
3
y = 3−x
The function, f, shifts the parent function 8 units .
y = −3x
Which shows the domain and range of these functions?
Next, change the slider for k to different positive values. The curve shifts k units
The graph of an exponential function has .
Next, change the slider for k to different positive values. The curve shifts k units
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