explain why y=b^x is not an exponential function for b=1.

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skullpatrol · Answer

What is the definition of an exponential function?

anonymous · Answer

A function whose value is a constant raised to the power of the argument, esp. the function where the constant is e. Example: f(x) = x2

skullpatrol · Answer

By that definition b=1 is an exponential function.

anonymous · Answer

yes, b=1 is an exponential function, the question is asking why b^x is not an exponential function for the equation b=1

anonymous · Answer

b=1 is not an exponential function an exponential funtion has a constant change in the independent variable in this case

anonymous · Answer

allright then so I guess its not an exponential function then...I'm not sure though

skullpatrol · Answer

You need a proper definition to help you become sure.

anonymous · Answer

well, I mean that's the one question that my textbook says and there isn't an explanation for it, so like I'm no even sure what the question says

skullpatrol · Answer

Have you checked the glossary and index for a definition?

skullpatrol · Answer

The basic characteristic of the function is that the rate at which it increases is proportional to its magnitude.

anonymous · Answer

yea I checked but I think the question is misworded, but I'll ask my teacher about it tomorrow

skullpatrol · Answer

Does the function b=1 change?

skullpatrol · Answer

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