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Write an exponential function in the form y = ab^x that goes through points (0,7)and (4,112)

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Answer: y = 7(2)^x

Step-by-step explanation:

The standard form of the exponential equation is

y = ab^x

We would substitute the corresponding values of x and y into the formula.

For x = 0 and y = 7, we have

7 = ab^0

7 = a

For x = 4, y = 112, we have

112 = 7(b)^4

112 = 7b^4

b^4 = 112/7 = 16

Taking the 4th root of both sides,

b = 2

Substituting a = 7 and b = 2 into the formula, the exponential function is

y = 7(2)^x

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