You will learn to identify properties of the exponential function and to draw plots of functions , , , based on the plot of the function .
Learning effect
You identify properties of the exponential function and draw plots of functions , , , based on the plot of the function .
Prepare information divided in the following way:
The exponential functions – general formula, plot.
Properties of the exponential function.
Transformations of the plot of the function.
Check if information you prepared is the same as the following one.
1. The exponential functions – general formula, plot
The general formula of the exponential function: , where , a is a set positive number, different than 1.
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2. Properties of the exponential function:
the domain of the function is the set of all real numbers,
the range of the function is the interval (0,+∞),
the asymptote of the function is the line y=0
there are no roots,
it is monotonic and if a>1, then the function f is increasing and if 0<a<1, then the function is decreasing,
it is injective, so each value is taken by only one argument,
the plot of the function crosses the axis Y in the point (0,1).
3. Transformation of the plot of the function:
By transforming the plot of the function by units along the X axis in accordance with the direction of the axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function by units along the Y axis in accordance with the direction of the axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function in axial symmetry with respect to the X axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function in axial symmetry with respect to the Y axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
Task 1
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Open the applet and analyse how the plot of the exponential function changes in discusses transformations.
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After having completed the exercise, write down formulas of functions obtain as a result of presented transformations.
By transforming the plot of the function by units along the X axis in accordance with the direction of the axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function by units along the Y axis in accordance with the direction of the axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function in axial symmetry with respect to the X axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function in axial symmetry with respect to the Y axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
Task 2
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Draw in one coordinate system plots of functions and . What can you say about the mutual position of plots of these functions?
Task 3
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Draw the plot of the function and identify its properties.
Task 4
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In the drawing there is the plot of the exponential function. On separate pieces of paper, draw plots of functions after given transformations. Write formulas of obtained functions.
Transformations: a. translation by 3 units to the right along the X axis, b. translation by 2 units up along the Y axis, c. symmetry with respect to the X axis, d. symmetry with respect to the Y axis.
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Task 5
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Draw the plot of the function .
Remember
The general formula of the exponential function: , where , a is a set positive number, different than 1.
Properties of the exponential function:
the domain of the function is the set of all real numbers,
the range of the function is the interval (0,+∞),
the asymptote of the function is the line y=0,
there are no roots,
it is monotonic and if a>1, then the function f is increasing and if 0<a<1, then the function is decreasing,
it is injective, so each value is taken by only one argument,
the plot of the function crosses the axis Y in the point (0,1).
By transforming the plot of the function by p units along the X axis in accordance with the direction of the axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function by q units along the Y axis in accordance with the direction of the axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function in axial symmetry with respect to the X axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
By transforming the plot of the function in axial symmetry with respect to the Y axis, we obtain the plot of the function .
Exercises
Exercise 1
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Exercise 2
Draw the plot of the function
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Then draw plots of functions:
Exercise 3
Draw the plot of the function . Identify properties of this function in English.
Exercise 4
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Glossary
asymptote of the plot of the exponential function
asymptote of the plot of the exponential function
asymptota wykresu funkcji wykładniczej - prosta o równaniu y = 0
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exponential function
exponential function
funkcja wykładnicza - funkcja określona wzorem , gdzie , a jest ustaloną liczbą dodatnią i różną od 1.
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function
function
funkcja
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injectiveness
injectiveness
różnowartościowość
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monotonicity
monotonicity
monotoniczność
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symmetry along the X axis
symmetry along the X axis
symetria względem osi OX
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symmetry along the Y axis
symmetry along the Y axis
symetria względem osi OY
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translation of the plot along the X axis
translation of the plot along the X axis
przesunięcie wykresu funkcji wzdłuż osi OX
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translation of the plot of the function
translation of the plot of the function
przesunięcie wykresu funkcji
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Keywords
asymptote of the plot of the exponential functionasymptote of the plot of the exponential functionasymptote of the plot of the exponential function - the line y = exponential functionexponential functionexponential function – a function defined by the formula , where , a is a set positive number, different than 1 injectivenessinjectivenessinjectiveness monotonicitymonotonicitymonotonicity