College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 - Exponential Functions - 4.2 Exercises - Page 412: 113

Answer

$f(t)=\frac13\left(9\right)^t$

Work Step by Step

$$f(t)=\left(\frac13\right)^{1-2t}=\left(\frac13\right)^{1}\cdot \left(\frac13\right)^{-2t}=\dfrac13\left(\left(\frac13\right)^{-2}\right)^t=$$ $$=\dfrac13\left(\left(3\right)^{2}\right)^t=\dfrac13\left(9\right)^t$$
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