07.02 Analyzing Exponential Functions Project:
Social Sharing (this is the alternate and approved version of the 7.02 project, changed from the 7.02 lesson):
Complete the information for each empty box. Once the table has been filled in, answer the questions below, 1 and 2. Submit for the 7.02 assessment and
if you worked with a partner, submit for the S2 Collaboration Component.
Student
Matthew
Ciera
Gabriella
Description
Matthew shared his video
with 5 friends. His friends
continued to share it,
doubling the number of
viewers each day.
Ciera shared her photo
with 22 followers. Each of
them shared it with 2
friends, doubling the
number of viewers each
day.
Gabriella shared her post with 2
friends, who each shared it with 2
more friends. They continued
sharing at the same rate.
Isaiah shared his photo
with 8 friends, who each
shared it with 3 friends.
This pattern continued.
Social Media
Shares
f(x) = 5(2)
f(x) = 8(3)
Calculate Day 4
(show work)
Calculate Day 10
(show work)
1. Based on your results, which student's post travels the fastest? How is this shown in the equation form of the functions?
2. If you had to choose, would you prefer a post with fewer friends initially but more shares or more friends initially but fewer shares? (Does your
partner agree or disagree? - optional) Can you think of reasons why more or fewer shares are preferable? Justify your answer with your
calculations from previous questions.