College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set 4.1 - Page 453: 64

Answer

$y(x)=(\frac{1}{e})^x$

Work Step by Step

Observe that the graph is of the form $y=b^x$. To find the equation of the graph, we need to find the value of $b$. To find this value, we substitute values from the point $(-1,e)$. We get $b=\frac{1}{e}$. Thus the equation is $y(x)=(\frac{1}{e})^x$. $y=b^x\rightarrow{e}=b^{-1}\rightarrow{e}=\frac{1}{b}\rightarrow{b}=\frac{1}{e}$ $y(x)=(\frac{1}{e})^x$
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