Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 - Exponential Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 643: 55

Answer

$y=4\left(3^{x}\right)$

Work Step by Step

The exponential function we want has the form $y=Ab^{x}$. $\left[\begin{array}{ll} \text{point on} & \text{corresponding}\\ \text{the graph} & \text{equation}\\\\ (2,36) & 36=Ab^{2}\\ (4,324) & 324=Ab^{4} \end{array}\right]$ Dividing the equations, $\displaystyle \frac{324}{36}=\frac{Ab^{4}}{Ab^{2}}$ $9=b^{2}$, $b=3.$ Back-substituting into the first equation, $36=A(3)^{2}$ $36=9A$ $A=4$ The model is $y=Ab^{x}=4\left(3^{x}\right)$
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