The graph is a decreasing exponential function with an asymptote at
. The points (0, 2) and (1, 1) are plotted, showcasing the exponential decay behavior.
1. Identify Key Points:
- When
.
- As
increases,
decreases because the base
is less than 1.
2. Plot Points:
- Plot the point (0, 2).
- As
increases by 1,
will be halved. For example, when
- As
increases further,
continues to halve.
3. Asymptote:
- As
approaches negative infinity, the term
approaches 0. Therefore, there is a horizontal asymptote at
.
4. Sketch the Graph:
- Connect the points smoothly, noting the exponential decay trend.
- The graph will approach but never touch the x-axis due to the asymptote.
Below is an updated textual representation of the graph:
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