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College Algebra

Unit 7: Lesson 3

Exponential expressions

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Interpreting exponential expression word problem
Interpret exponential expressions word problems

Interpret exponential expressions word problems

CCSS.Math: HSA.SSE.A.1, HSF.LE.B.5, HSF.LE.B

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The expression 11, left parenthesis, 1, point, 022, right parenthesis, start superscript, t, end superscript models the per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of the US, in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of years since 1950.

What does 1, point, 022 represent in this expression?

(Choice A)
The maximum per capita GDP occurred 1, point, 022 years after 1950.
(Choice B)
The per capita GDP in the US was dollar sign, 1022 in 1950.
(Choice C)
The per capita GDP in the US is multiplied by approximately 1, point, 022 each year.

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College Algebra

Unit 7: Lesson 3

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