Let would be the annual interest rate such that,
I = P x r^t
For the 1st
160.67 = (2000) x r*8/12 ; r = 0.02277
The second case is just the same.
b = 3
Step-by-step explanation:

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Collect like terms and simplify

Answer: -5 1/5^x
Step-by-step explanation: to reflect a function, just put a negative sign in front of the coefficient.