Question

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Determine if the function f is an exponential function. If so, identify the base. If not, why not? f(x) = 3x + 1

A) This is a polynomial.


B) The base is x + 1.


C) The base is 3.


D) This is not an exponential function because the variable is in the exponent position.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Is the function f(x) = 3x+1, f(x) = 3ˣ⁺¹, or f(x) = 3ˣ+1 ?

f(x) = 3x+1 is not an exponential function. It is a straight line.

f(x) = 3ˣ⁺¹ Is an exponential function. The base is 3.

f(x) = 3ˣ+1 is an exponential function. The base is 3.