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advanced-math

An exponential function passes through the points (0,10)(0, 10) and (1,20)(1, 20). What is the equation of the function?

A

y=10(2)xy = 10(2)^x

B

y=20(0.5)xy = 20(0.5)^x

C

y=10+10xy = 10 + 10x

D

y=2(10)xy = 2(10)^x

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Use the points to find aa and bb.

  1. Find a: The y-intercept is (0,10)(0, 10), so a=10a = 10.
  2. Find b: The function passes through (1,20)(1, 20). Substitute into y=10bxy = 10b^x: 20=10b120 = 10b^1.
  3. Solve: 20=10bb=220 = 10b \implies b = 2.
  4. Equation: y=10(2)xy = 10(2)^x.

💡 Strategic Tip: The point (1,y)(1, y) tells you the value of a×ba \times b. Divide by aa to get bb.

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.