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: 26

Answer

$f(x)= (10)^x$

Work Step by Step

Let $f(x)=a b^x$. We know from the graph that $f(0)=a b^0= a=1$ and $f(2)= b^{2}=100$. So $$ \begin{aligned} 100 & =(1) b^2 \\ b^2 & =100 \\ b=10 & \text { or } b=-10 \end{aligned} $$ As $f$ is increasing, we have: $$f(x)= (10)^x$$
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