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advanced-mathAn exponential function passes through the points and . What is the equation of the function?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Use the points to find and .
- Find a: The y-intercept is , so .
- Find b: The function passes through . Substitute into : .
- Solve: .
- Equation: .
💡 Strategic Tip: The point tells you the value of . Divide by to get .
Choice B is incorrect because it represents decay. Choice C is incorrect because it is a linear function. Choice D is incorrect because it swaps the initial value and the base.