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exponentials
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a mathematical expression where a number is multiplied by itself a certain number of times determined by a variable
- In population studies, the growth can often be modeled by an exponential.
- The graph of an exponential increases rapidly as the variable grows.
- Financial analysts use exponentials to calculate compound interest.
- Solving the equation requires understanding how to manipulate exponentials.
- When modeling the spread of a virus, researchers often use exponentials.
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