Create a table of values for the exponential function [math]f(x) = -1(3)^x - 2[/math]. Identify the asymptote and [i]y[/i]-intercept of the function. Plot the points and sketch the graph of the function, and describe the end behavior.

[list=1][br][*]Create a table of values.[br][/*][*]Identify the asymptote of the function.[br][/*][*]Determine the [i]y[/i]-intercept of the function.[br][/*][*]Graph the function.[br][/*][*]Describe the end behavior of the graph.[br][/*][/list][br][br]This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url=http://www.walch.com]www.walch.com[/url] for more information.