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Create an exponential function that models this situation based on the time in secons in the video.

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Create an exponential function that models this situation based on the time in secons-example-1
User Dsignr
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Answer:

2(2)^t

Explanation:

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User Alexnnd
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Answer:

  • B(t) = 2*
    2^(t)

Explanation:

You have all correct choices.

We can use the given values and work out the equation:

  • B(t) =
    ab^(t)
  • B(0) = 2 ⇒ a*b⁰ = 2 ⇒ a = 2
  • B(1) = 4 ⇒ a*b¹ = 4 ⇒ 2b = 4 ⇒ b = 2

The function for this situation is:

  • B(t) = 2*
    2^(t)
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