How Do You Evaluate an Exponential Function?

How Do You Evaluate an Exponential Function?

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Evaluating an exponential function isn't so hard if you use a table to keep track of all your values. In this tutorial, you'll see how to evaluate an exponential function for given values.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • exponential function
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  • solve an exponential function
  • solve an exponential
  • order of operations
  • exponent

Background Tutorials

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Multiplying Real Numbers

  • Powers and Exponents

      • What are Exponents?What are Exponents?

      What are Exponents?

      Did you know that another word for 'exponent' is 'power'? To learn the meaning of these words and to see some special cases involving exponents, check out this tutorial!

  • Negative and Zero Exponents

      • What Do You Do With a Negative Exponent?What Do You Do With a Negative Exponent?

      What Do You Do With a Negative Exponent?

      Do you ever panic when you see a negative number in the exponent of some mathematical expression? Well if you do, then panic no more! This tutorial will help you overcome your fear, and will help you understand what negative exponents actually mean :)

Further Exploration

  • Graphs of Exponential Functions

      • How Do You Graph an Exponential Function Using a Table?How Do You Graph an Exponential Function Using a Table?

      How Do You Graph an Exponential Function Using a Table?

      Graphing an exponential function? No sweat! Create a table of values to give you ordered pairs. Then, plot those ordered pair on a coordinate plane and connect the points to make your graph! Follow along with this tutorial as it shows you all the steps.