Exponential Functions

x > 1

y > 1

x > -2

y > -2

The initial number of whales in the North Atlantic Ocean.

The decay factor of the number of Whales in the North Atlantic Ocean.

The number of whales in the North Atlantic Ocean at the end of the first year.

The growth factor of the number of whales in the North Atlantic Ocean.

The insect population increased by 13 insects each month.

The insect population decreased by 13 insects each month.

The insect population increased at a rate of 30% each month.

The insect population decreased at a rate of 30% each month.

$$p\left(x\right)\ =\ 48,000\left(\frac{50,400}{48,000}\right)^x$$

$$p\left(x\right)\ =\ 50,400\left(\frac{50,400}{48,000}\right)^x$$

$$p\left(x\right)\ =\ 50,400\left(\frac{1}{48,000}\right)^x$$

$$p\left(x\right)\ =\ 48,000\left(\frac{1}{50,400}\right)^x$$