Key learning points

1. A table of values can be useful to identify coordinate pairs which satisfy the equation.
2. By substituting the values for x, you can calculate corresponding values for y.
3. If used correctly, your calculator can be a powerful tool to speed up calculations.

Common misconception

Keywords

• Exponential - The general form for an exponential equation is $$y = ab^x$$ where $$a$$ is the coefficient, $$b$$ is the base and $$x$$ is the exponent.