(algebra 1) how can I determine the growth rate in a y= ab^x

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MaxTon · Answer

To find the growth rate, use this formula:
Growth rate=b−1
Then convert it to a percentage:
Growth rate %=(b−1)×100%

gelphielvr · Answer

@maxton wrote:

To find the growth rate, use this formula: Growth rate=b−1 Then convert it to a percentage: Growth rate %=(b−1)×100%

so is the growth rate b?

MaxTon · Answer

@gelphielvr wrote:

@maxton wrote:

To find the growth rate, use this formula: Growth rate=b−1 Then convert it to a percentage: Growth rate %=(b−1)×100%

so is the growth rate b?

b is not the growth rate, but you use b to calculate it!