Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.3 Exponential Functions - 5.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 285: 135

Answer

The graphs are identical because the functions are equivalent to each other.

Work Step by Step

The graphs are identical because the functions are equivalent since: $a^{-x}=\dfrac{1}{a^x}=\left(\dfrac{1}{a}\right)^x$
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