AlgebraUnit 2

Rewriting an exponential to show an initial value

In , the initial value is .

  • In , the initial value is .
  • Use , then combine the constant factors.

Example 1

Rewrite in the form , so the initial value is visible.

The initial value is .

Example 2

Rewrite in the form , so the initial value is visible.

The initial value is .

Your turn

5 practice questions
Question 1

Rewrite in the form , so the initial value is visible.

Check answer

The initial value is .

Question 2

Rewrite in the form , so the initial value is visible.

Check answer

The initial value is .

Question 3

Rewrite in the form , so the initial value is visible.

Check answer

The initial value is .

Question 4

Rewrite in the form , so the initial value is visible.

Check answer

The initial value is .

Question 5

Rewrite in the form , so the initial value is visible.

Check answer

The initial value is .