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Set 9: Exponential Functions (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

Which table shows exponential growth with a base of 4?

Table A:

xxyy
02
18
232

Table B:

xxyy
04
18
212
A.

Table A

✓ Correct
B.

Table B

C.

Both tables

D.

Neither table

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Check the growth factor for each table. 1. Table A: Ratio 82=4\frac{8}{2} = 4 and 328=4\frac{32}{8} = 4 → Base is 4 ✓ 2. Table B: Difference is constant (84=48 -4=4, 128=412 -8=4) → Linear, not exponential. 3. Equation for A: y=2(4)xy = 2(4)^x. Strategic Tip: Exponential = constant ratio. Linear = constant difference. Choice B is incorrect because Table B is linear. Choice C is incorrect because only one table is exponential. Choice D is incorrect because Table A is exponential.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is Table A

Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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