Answer
$a$
Work Step by Step
Expand and simplify the expression o obtain:
\begin{align*}\require{cancel}
\frac{f(x+1)}{f(x)}&=\frac{Ca^{x+1}}{Ca^x}\\&=\frac{Ca^{x}\cdot a}{Ca^x}\\&=\frac{\cancel{Ca^{x}}\cdot a}{\cancel{Ca^x}}\\&=a
\end{align*}
Precalculus (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-907-0
Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.3 Exponential Functions - 5.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 280: 7
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