Question

Explain the limitations on the base of an exponential function.

Answer 1

the base needs to be greater than zero and not equal to 1

Answer 2

okay I have another question: Explain how the graphs of exponential functions are different from other functions (linear, cubic, quadratic, etc.).

Answer 3

exponential functions only come in two flavors

if 0<a<1 then \(a^x\) looks like



if a>1 then you get