For an exponential function in the form of y=ab^x, if b is between 0 and 1, what happens to the graph of the function as x increases?
A.
The graph gets closer to the x-axis.
B.
The graph gets closer to the y-axis.
C.
The graph curves up away from the x-axis.
D.
The graph curves down away from the x-axis.

Question

For an exponential function in the form of y=ab^x, if b is between 0 and 1, what happens to the graph of the function as x increases?
A.
The graph gets closer to the x-axis.
B.
The graph gets closer to the y-axis.
C.
The graph curves up away from the x-axis.
D.
The graph curves down away from the x-axis.

cwrw238 · Answer

try calculating
0.5^x on your calculator
putting x = 1,2 and 3

cwrw238 · Answer

what happens to the value of 0.5^x?

anonymous · Answer

i dont know how to put exponents on calculator lol

cwrw238 · Answer

enter 0.5 then press ^ then the exponent

cwrw238 · Answer

you need a scientific calculator - or use the one on your computer