Question

The graph is of a function in the form p(t)=a times b^t. what is the function?

Answer 1

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Answer:

p(t) = 5×2^t

Explanation:

You are given a couple of points, so can find the values of 'a' and 'b' in the function.

p(0) = 5

p(0) = a×b^0 = a

a = 5

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p(1) = 10

p(1) = 5×b^1

10 = 5b

2 = b . . . . divide by 5

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Now you know the function is ...

p(t) = 5×2^t