The value of b is 4
Step-by-step explanation:
The form of an exponential function is
, where
- a is the initial value (value f(x) at x = 0
- b is the growth/decay factor
- T find the values of a and b substitute x and f(x) by the coordinates of any points belong to the function
∵
∵ The function includes the points (2 , 16) , (3 , 64) , (4 , 256)
- To find b substitute x and f(x) by the coordinates if any point above
∵ x = 2 and f(x) = 16
∴ 
- Take √ for both sides
∴ ± 4 = b
Substitute x by 3 and f(x) 64 to check your answer
∵ 
- Take ∛ for both sides
∴ 4 = b
∴ The value of b is 4 only
The value of b is 4
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Step-by-step explanation:
the answer is 16.......
Distribute -1 into the brackets.
-2(a - 8) + 6a = 36
-2a + 16 + 6a = 36
Take 16 to the other side
-2a + 6a + 16 = 36
- 16 -16
-2a + 6a = 36 - 16
Combine like terms
4a = 20
Divide by 4 on either sides to isolate a

4 and 4 cancels out.
a = 5
https://photomath.net/s/6O312e
^ that link will show you step by step and explain it, rather than writing a whole paragraph, Hope that helps:)