Rational Functions Vocabulary

Rational Functions Vocabulary

1. Rational Function

   • Any function that can be designed with a rational fraction in which the numerator and denominator are both polynomials

2. Horizontal/Vertical Asymptote

   • A point in the graph of a rational function that the graphed line will never touch, no matter how high or low the graph's values get

3. Exponential Function

   • Any function in which the variable is an exponent

4. Y Intercept of Exponential Function

   • Determined by the number located at the end of an exponential functional

5. Initial value

   • Determined by the constant value in an exponential function

6. Exponential Decay function

   • Function that shows a decrease at an exponential level when graphed

7. Exponential Decay Factor

   • Determined by a base in an exponential decay function between one and zero

8. Exponential Growth Factor

   • Determined by a base in an exponential growth function that is greater than or equal to one

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