Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.5 Common Logarithms and Natural Logarithms - 12.5 Exercise Set - Page 818: 47

Answer

Domain: $\mathbb{R}$. Range: $(0,\infty)$ Graph:

Work Step by Step

$f(x)=a^{x}$ , an exponential function $a\gt 0, a\neq 1$ The domain is $\mathbb{R}. y\gt 0$ (Outputs are positive.) The base is $e\approx 2.718 \gt 1$ so the graph rises on the whole domain. Asymptote is the x-axis. To the far left, the graph nears but does not cross the asymptote. The graph passes through the points $(-1,\ \displaystyle \frac{1}{e}), (0,1), (1,e), (2,e^{2})$, and so on. Plot these points and join with a smooth curve. Domain: $\mathbb{R}$. Range: $(0,\infty)$
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