What is the range of g(x)=3(2)^x-1

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mathmale · Answer

You have correctly used " ^ " to denote exponentiation, but your "x-1" is subject to misinterpretation.  I assume (but do not know) that you meant

g(x)=3(2)^(x-1), or $$g(x)=3(2)^{x-1}$$

mathmale · Answer

Clarify this before we move on.

snickers1998 · Answer

Its supposed to be the second choice

mathmale · Answer

Does$$g(x)=3(2)^{x-1}$$  seem to have a maximum value?  a minimum value?  These questions are relevant to "range."

mathmale · Answer

Are you able to graph y=2^x?  That's an exponential function.

mathmale · Answer

If unsure, you might want to Google "exponential function."  You'll most likely see sample graphs right away.

mathmale · Answer

Snickers:  Where are you?

snickers1998 · Answer

the question just wants to know if all real numbers are greater than or equal to 5 
or all real numbers are greater than -1 or all real numbers are greater than or equal to -1

snickers1998 · Answer

I was working on other math problems sorry im going back and forth between screens

mathmale · Answer

I'd suggest you look up "range of a function."

Do that first, please.

Then:  "Are you able to graph y=2^x?  That's an exponential function."

What is the range of this sample function?

mathmale · Answer

I'm signing off for now.  Others may be able to continue helping you.  I will be back on OpenStudy later today.  Good luck!