QuestionIs the function exponential? If yes, find the base . Given points: , , , , .
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The given function is represented as a table of values for and .
. An exponential function is of the form where and are constants, is the initial value, and is the base of the exponential function.
3. To determine if a function is exponential, we need to check if the ratio of consecutive values is constant.
STEP 2
We start by calculating the ratio of consecutive values. The ratio is given by
STEP 3
Calculate the ratio for the first pair of values.
STEP 4
Calculate the ratio for the second pair of values.
STEP 5
Calculate the ratio for the third pair of values.
STEP 6
Calculate the ratio for the fourth pair of values.
STEP 7
Now, we compare the ratios. If the ratios are equal, the function is exponential, and the base is the value of the ratio. If the ratios are not equal, the function is not exponential.
STEP 8
From the calculated ratios, we see that . Hence, the ratios are not equal.
Therefore, the given function is not an exponential function.
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