Why does b have to be positive in exponential functions and why can’t it be 1?

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faust18 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

Well, "b" is just a variable. It's not really the function. I'm not quite sure what your asking. It can't be 1 because it can't. Math was founded on these mathematical laws. Consider talking to your teacher about this for further explanation.

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