B. Exponential Functions: The General Equation Here is an example of an exponential function. The exponential functions we will investigate consist of four parts: y = a(b)* Note: Exponential functions are relations that either increase or decrease along their entire domain. C. Examples of Exponential Growth Example 1: Given the following exponential equations, determine the initial value, the growth factor, the resulting value when x = 4. a ) y = 10(4) * b ) y = 1(5 ) * c) y = 4(3) * d) y = 0.5(2) * Example 2: Create an exponential equation, given the following pieces of information: a) starting with 48 bacteria that double b) starting with 2 bunnies that quadruple in number every hour in number every month