Understanding the important parts of exponential functions can be tricky, but it’s really important to get the hang of them.

Here are some key features to focus on:

1. Intercepts:

   • The $y$-intercept is usually easy to find.
   • However, the $x$-intercept can be harder to spot because sometimes it doesn’t even exist.

2. Asymptotes:

   • Identifying horizontal and vertical asymptotes takes some practice.
   • These asymptotes help us understand how the function works.

3. End Behavior:

   • Figuring out how the function acts when $x$ gets really big or really small can be confusing.

To make it easier to learn these ideas, practice regularly and use graphing tools. This can really help you understand how exponential functions work!