Suppose a computer virus begins by infecting 8 computers in the first hour after it is released. Each hour after that, each newly infected computer causes 8 more computers to become infected. The function y = 8x models this situation. Make a table with integer values of x from 1 to 4.

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Suppose a computer virus begins by infecting 8 computers in the first hour after it is released. Each hour after that, each newly infected computer causes 8 more computers to become infected. The function  y = 8x models this situation. Make a table with integer values of x from 1 to 4.

kainui · Answer

So what seems to be the problem, dude? Seems like you make this:
|dw:1356223674608:dw| and then you fill it in. I fail to see the difficulty here.

mathstudent55 · Answer

Is it y = 8x or y = 8^x. Whichever on it is, use Kainui's table, let x equal whole numbers 1 through 4 and solve for y. Fill in the table and you're done.

anonymous · Answer

I assume the poster doesn't know how to express the exponent y = 8^x.

mathstudent55 · Answer

I agree, but I just want the poster to be careful in calculating when he gets there.

anonymous · Answer

I'm a she

anonymous · Answer

@mathgeek898 The matter is do you understand how to SOLVE it now?

kainui · Answer

She posted some questions earlier but expects us to give her the answers, that's why I have the attitude I do towards her lol.