Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - Review Exercises and Problems for Chapter Four - Page 177: 22

Answer

$ g(x)=5\cdot\left(2^{-1/2}\right)^x $

Work Step by Step

We are given $g(0)=5$ and $g(-2)=10$, so $a=5$. Then $g(x)=a b^x=5 b^x$, find $b$ from $$ \begin{aligned} 5 b^{-2} & =g(-2)= 10 \\ b^{-2} & =2 \\ b & =2^{-1/2}. \end{aligned} $$ Hence $$ g(x)=5\cdot\left(2^{-1/2}\right)^x $$
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