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What is the initial value of the function Y=17(1.124)^x ?

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Answer:

y = 17

Explanation:

the initial value of the function is obtained when x = 0

• note that
a^(0) = 1

then

y = 17
(1.24)^(x) ← substitute x = 0

y = 17
(1.24)^(0) = 17 × 1 = 17

initial value of the function is y = 17

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