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advanced-math

The graph of y=a(b)xy = a(b)^x passes through (0,50)(0, 50) and (2,200)(2, 200). What is the value of bb?

A

2

B

4

C

50

D

100

Correct Answer: A

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

  1. Find aa: At (0,50)(0, 50), a(b)0=a=50a(b)^0 = a = 50.
  2. Find bb: At (2,200)(2, 200), 50(b)2=20050(b)^2 = 200.
  3. Solve: b2=4b^2 = 4, so b=2b = 2 (positive).

💡 Strategic Tip: Once you know aa, substitute the second point to solve for bb.

Choice B is incorrect because this is b2b^2, not bb. Choice C is incorrect because this is the initial value aa. Choice D is incorrect because this is the yy-value at x=2x=2.