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Write an exponential function in the form y=ab^xy=ab x that goes through points (0, 2)(0,2) and (3, 686)(3,686).
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Write an exponential function in the form y=ab^xy=ab x that goes through points (0, 2)(0,2) and (3, 686)(3,686).
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2021-07-17T15:56:03+00:00
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y = a b^x
find the values for a and b :
1- you have the point (0,2)
Substitute 0 for x and 2 for y
2 = a * b ^0
2= a * 1
a= 2
2- you have the point (3,686)
Substitute 3 for x and 686 for y and 2 for a
y = 2 b^x
686 = 2 * b^3
343 = b^3
b = 7
y = 2 * 7^x