An exponential function has a graph that is a smooth curve; it either increases at an ever increasing rate or decreases at an ever increasing rate. The only graph that fits these characteristics is the first one.
B is correct.
A. 5(x-2)= 5x-10
B. 4(x+3)= 4x + 12
C. 3(x+1)= 3x+3
D. 2(x+7) = 2x + 14