College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set 4.1 - Page 455: 91

Answer

$(a)$ is the graph of $y=(\frac{1}{3})^x$, $(b)$ is the graph of $y=(\frac{1}{5})^x$, $(c)$ is the graph $y=5^x$ and $(d)$ is the graph of $y=3^x$

Work Step by Step

Exponential function property states that: Exponential growth is modeled by functions of the form $f(x)=b^x$  where the base is greater than one. Exponential decay occurs when the base is between zero and one. Using exponential property we can classify that $d$ and $c$ are exponential growth and since the base for $c$ is greater than the base for $d$. as $x$ increases the graph with a greater base increases faster. $(c)$ is the graph $y=5^x$ and $(d)$ is the graph of $y=3^x$ Using exponential property we can classify that $a$ and $b$ are exponential decay and since the base for $b$ is less than the base for $a$. as $x$ decreases the graph with lesser base decays faster. $(a)$ is the graph of $y=(\frac{1}{3})^x$, $(b)$ is the graph of $y=(\frac{1}{5})^x$,
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