Question

the part of an exponential function that determines whether the function is growing or decaying is the ______________.

Explanation:

An exponential function is generally in the form \( y = a \cdot b^x \), where \( a \) is the initial value, and \( b \) is the base. If \( b>1 \), the function represents exponential growth; if \( 0 < b < 1 \), the function represents exponential decay. So the base of the exponential function determines whether it is growing or decaying.

Answer:

base