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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What type of exponential function is this? f(x)=42.26e^(-0.29x)

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

Awesome? Are their choices?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

Well, there you go, then. It's awesome! Growth? Decay? There MUST be SOME clue.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah I'm pretty sure its decay

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

Look at the positive base and the exponent. With a positive exponent, Base > 1 is Growth and Base < 1 is Decay With a negative exponent, Base < 1 is Growth and Base > 1 is Decay You have a positive base > 1 and a negative exponent. Decay.

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