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If f(z) is an exponential function where f(4) 15 and f(5)-50, then find the value of f(6.5), to the

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The calculated value of the function f(6.5) is 1020.17

How to determine the value of f(6.5)

From the question, we have the following parameters that can be used in our computation:

f(4) = 15

f(5) = 50

An exponential function is represented as

f(x) = abˣ

Where

a = initial value

b = rate

Using the above as a guide, we have the following:

ab³ = 15

ab⁴ = 50

Divide the equations

b = 50/15

b = 3.33

So, we have

a(3.33)⁴ = 50

a = 50/(3.33)⁴

a = 0.41

So, we have

f(x) = 0.41 * (3.33)ˣ

When x = 6.5, we have

f(6.5) = 0.41 * (3.33)⁶⁻⁵

Evaluate

f(6.5) = 1020.17

Hence, the value of f(6.5) is 1020.17

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