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Secondary V • 1mo.

I have a question about exponential function! How you determine whether it’s an exponential decay or growth based on rules the question gave you? Do I draw a graph? Thank you :)

For example,

  1. f(x) = 4320(0.8)^8x
  2. 7/8(3/2)^t/5
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  • Explanation from Alloprof

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    Team Alloprof • 1mo.

    Hi !

    You can actually do it by looking at the \(a\) and \(b\) parameters.



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    So if \(a\) is positive and \(b\) is negative, the function represent a decay.

    I hope this explanation helps and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask them !

    Have a nice evening !

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