Question

Exponential function in the form y=ab^xy=ab

Answer 1

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$\large\boxed{y = 13(2)^x}}$

y = abˣ

We know that at x = 0, b = 1 because any number to the power of 0 = 1.

Therefore:

13 = a(1)

13 = a

Now, plug in this value to solve for b:

y = 13bˣ

Substitute in the next point:

416 = 13(b)⁵

Divide both sides by 13:

32 = b⁵

Take the 5th root of both sides:

2 = b

Rewrite:

y = 13(2)ˣ