What is exponential decay?

What is exponential decay?

Note:

Exponential functions often involve the rate of increase or decrease of something. When it's a rate of decrease, you have an exponential decay function! Check out these kinds of exponential functions in this tutorial!

Keywords:

  • Definition
  • Exponential Function
  • Exponential
  • Function
  • Exponent
  • Exponential Decay
  • Decay Factor
  • Decay Rate
  • Exponential Decay Function
  • Decay

Background Tutorials

  • Function Definitions and Notation

      • What is Function Notation?What is Function Notation?

      What is Function Notation?

      Every see 'f(x)' in your math? That's function notation! It's a way to indicate that an equation is a function. Learn about function notation by watching this tutorial.

  • Evaluating Expressions

      • 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!

  • Ordered Pairs and The Coordinate Plane

      • What is the X-Axis?What is the X-Axis?

      What is the X-Axis?

      To graph a function or plot an ordered pair, you need to use a coordinate plane, so you should learn all about it! In this tutorial, you'll learn about the x-axis and see where it's located in the coordinate plane.

  • Exponential Functions

      • What's an Exponential Function?What's an Exponential Function?

      What's an Exponential Function?

      Looking at an equation with a variable in the exponent? You have an exponential function! Learn about exponential functions in this tutorial.

  • Exponential Growth and Decay

      • What is Exponential Growth?What is Exponential Growth?

      What is Exponential Growth?

      Exponential functions often involve the rate of increase or decrease of something. When it's a rate of increase, you have an exponential growth function! Check out these kinds of exponential functions in this tutorial!

  • Compound Inequalities

      • What's a Compound Inequality?What's a Compound Inequality?

      What's a Compound Inequality?

      Wondering what a compound inequality is? Then check out this tutorial! You'll learn the definition for a compound inequality and also see how it can be written in set builder notation. Take a look!

  • Rules of 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!

Further Exploration

  • Exponential Growth and Decay

      • How Do You Solve a Word Problem with Exponential Decay?How Do You Solve a Word Problem with Exponential Decay?

      How Do You Solve a Word Problem with Exponential Decay?

      If something decreases in value at a constant rate, you may have exponential decay on your hands. In this tutorial, learn how to turn a word problem into an exponential decay function. Then, solve the function and get the answer!

      • What is Exponential Growth?What is Exponential Growth?

      What is Exponential Growth?

      Exponential functions often involve the rate of increase or decrease of something. When it's a rate of increase, you have an exponential growth function! Check out these kinds of exponential functions in this tutorial!