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A function has a constant doubling time. what type of function does this represent?

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This is an exponential function.

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This is an exponential function.

As, y doubles proportionately to x.

When x=1, y doubles or y=
2^(x)=
2^(1)=2

When x=2, y doubles or y=
2^(x)=
2^(2)=4

When x=3, y doubles or y=
2^(x)=
2^(3)=8

That is, y(output) doubles with x(input)

y=[tex] 2^{x}

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