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

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ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - Review Exercises and Problems for Chapter Four - Page 177: 30

Answer

$f(x)= 5\cdot\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^x$

Work Step by Step

Let $f(x)=a b^x$. We know from the graph that $f(-2)=a b^{-2}=\frac{45}{4}$ and $f(1)=a b^{1}=\frac{10}{3}$. So $$ \begin{aligned} \frac{a b^1}{a b^{-2}} & =\frac{10/3}{45/4} \\ b^3 & =\frac{8}{27} \\ b & =\frac{2}{3} \end{aligned} $$ and $$ \begin{aligned} & a b^{-2}=\frac{45}{4} \\ & a=b^2\cdot \frac{45}{4} \\ &=\frac{4}{9}\cdot \frac{45}{4} \\ & =5. \end{aligned} $$ Hence $$f(x)= 5\cdot\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^x$$
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