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f(x) = 2(3x)
Exponential functions represent the initial value outside of the parentheses so if 2 is the initial value it has to be on the outside of the parentheses.
Exponential growth formula.
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<span>a represents the initial value.</span>
8 1/4 is given as a positive number so you could write it as +8 1/4
The opposite of positive is negative, so you would have -(+8 1/4)
The answer is A