Question

Given the following equation of an exponential function
N = 40.25 (1.0394) Superscript t
determine the base, b, of the exponential model. Is the base a growth or decay factor?
a.
b is 1.0394; It is a growth factor.
b.
b is 1.0394; It is a decay factor.
c.
b is 40.25; It is a growth factor.
d.
b is 40.25; It is a decay factor.

Answer 1

what is the acctual questions supposed to be??

Answer 2

Recall that the base b in an exponential function is the number being raised to the exponent

Ex:

y = a(b)^x
b is the base since it’s being raised to x

Now, to determine whether it’s a growth or decay factor, remember that b > 1 for a growth factor and b < 1 for a decay factor

With all that being said, what do you think is the solution? @dyljack2022

Answer 3

Um well that sums it all up lol Im not going to say the answer ;)