Question

Which value of a in the exponential function below would cause the function to stretch? (one-third) Superscript x

Answer 1

Answer:

1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$f(x) = \frac{1}{3}^x$

$Options: 0.3\ 0.9\ 1.0\ 1.5$

Required

What value cause a stretch

For the function to stretch, then the scale factor must be greater than 1.

From the list of options.

Only 1.5 is greater than 1 i.e. $1.5 > 1$

Hence, 1.5 will cause a stretch.