Question

without graphing, determine whether the function y=(5.2)^x represents exponential growth or exponential decay.

Answer 1

any ideas?

Answer 2

consider if:

5.2^0 > or < 5.2^1

Answer 3

I'd say growth.. when x is positive, the graph will be increasing. It doesn't specify a domain so.

Answer 4

Make use of derivation function. it will help...

Answer 5

a must be positive...

Answer 6

Growth 5.2 is positive

Answer 7

.5 is also positive, but does not indicate growth ...