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An exponential function in the form y=20(b)^x contains the points (0,20) and (1,10). What is the value of b?

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Explanation:

When x = 0 y = 20 Plug in:

20 = 20 b^0

20 = 20 true , but we didn't find 'b'

when x = 1 y = 10 Plug in:

10 = 20 * b^1

10 = 20 b

b = 1/2

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The value of b in the exponential function y = 20(b)^x can be found using given points (0,20) and (1,10).

The exponential function y=20(b)ˣ is given, and it passes through the points (0, 20) and (1, 10).

To find the value of b in the exponential function y=20(b)ˣ we can use the given points (0,20) and (1,10).

For the point (0,20), substitute x = 0 and y = 20 into the function:
20 = 20(b)^0 = 20

For the point (1,10), substitute x = 1 and y = 10 into the function:
10 = 20(b)^1 = 20b

Solve the second equation for b:
10 = 20b
b = 10/20
b = 0.5

Therefore, the value of b is 0.5.

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