Exponential Number Patterns and Graphs (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards

Increases slowly then rapidly, creating curved steeper graph

Each increase proportional to current amount

Constant difference between consecutive values

Constant ratio between consecutive terms

Linear: constant difference; Exponential: constant ratio

Curved, getting progressively steeper over time

Interest calculated on total amount each year

Starting point or initial condition

Calculate consecutive ratios - if constant, exponential

Starts slowly but accelerates rapidly