
Explore exponential functions using the form y = a b^x, identify the initial amount, rate, and time, and work through step-by-step questions from easy to hard.
Explore exponential functions through interpreting the y-intercept of f(x) = 9000 × 0.66^x, identifying the initial value and the starting year 1997.
Identify the y-intercept on the graph as (0, -6). Model a 2% annual decrease with a 0.98 factor and use exponential forms with A and B^x for revenue and population.
Explore exponential functions in the digital sat context, interpreting growth and doubling scenarios, evaluating y-intercepts, and computing f(0) with practical online revenue and bacteria examples.
Explore exponential models with y = a b^x, interpret the initial value a, and doubling every 10 years, applying y-intercept and growth or decay factors to real-world contexts.
This lecture uses exponential models with y equals a times b to the x, identifying initial amounts and growth factors (2000 with 3% increase; 24 with 16.2% growth) and intercept.
Analyze exponential functions in a digital SAT context by identifying the initial population of 4000 in 2012 and interpreting years after the base year, plus 4% salary growth.
Interpret the initial value in exponential models—population, data traffic, and half-life—identifying the starting point and units, such as 2008 with 3000 and 2010 terabytes.
Learn to build and interpret exponential models, identify the y-intercept, apply doubling and percent decline, and interpret time in years and thousands of items in SAT-style problems.
Examine exponential functions via a nine term sequence with a fourfold ratio, derive the form a times b^(n-1), and apply decimals to solve F(0)=C and growth models.
Explore exponential functions in sat problems, including depreciation with a 0.64 base and p=36%. Identify the graph of y=4*2^x and model height decay with 0.85.
Solve for a and b in f(x)=a^x+b from intercept and points, finding b=-26, a=7, and a+b=-90; also cover doubling time and a=35 via table and desmos.
Model brachiopod species with depth using exponential decay. Interpret 0.90 as a 10% decrease and express depth in hundreds of meters, then derive a and b from data points.
Explore exponential functions with y = a b^x, starting at 40 and growing by a factor of 2.9, and distinguish coefficient from base in equivalent forms while checking f(1)=k.
Explore exponential functions in the digital SAT: solve p from 0.84^x by 1−p/100=0.84 (p=16), and analyze f(x)=−a^x+b to find a, b and ab, with b from intercepts (b=−324).
This lecture shows converting a 10% growth every 18 months into an exponential rate and interpreting 'every' in the model, then uses Desmos to analyze maxima under x ≥ 0.
Explore exponential function problems from digital sat set 2, including identifying y-intercepts, distinguishing coefficients from constants, and selecting growing exponential models using initial values and growth factors.
Explore exponential functions through graphing with Desmos, modeling bacterial growth and population decline, mastering exponential regression and solving for x in equations like y = 125,000 × 2^x.
Explore how exponential graphs have no minimum or maximum without an inequality. Use doubling to compute growth rates, shown by 12,000 to 24,000 in four hours giving r = 1/4.
Analyze a table and graph to identify the correct exponential function model, demonstrated by selecting 2^(-x) and using substitution checks for inequalities.
Master Exponential Functions for SAT Math (Easy → Medium → Hard)
Exponential functions show up on the SAT in many forms: growth and decay, percentage change, tables, graphs, and real-life contexts. This course is a focused, step-by-step video program that takes you from the basics to advanced SAT-style questions—without confusion and without unnecessary theory.
What you’ll learn
Understand exponential functions and their key features (form, growth/decay, behavior)
Interpret and rewrite expressions.
Solve SAT questions from easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels
Work with exponential graphs, tables, and word problems
Use fast SAT strategies (estimation, back-solving, plugging in values)
Avoid common traps and eliminate wrong answers efficiently
How this course is organized
Level 1: Easy — foundations, meaning of parameters, basic evaluation and graphs
Level 2: Medium — multi-step problems, percent growth/decay, interpreting contexts
Level 3: Hard — tricky SAT patterns, mixed representations, deeper reasoning questions
Who this course is for
SAT students aiming to improve accuracy and speed on exponential questions
Students who struggle with growth/decay and want clear explanations
Anyone targeting a higher Math score and wanting structured practice
Ready to boost your SAT Math score? Let’s master exponential functions—one level at a time.
In each video, it's recommended that you pause and solve in your own.