Precalculus (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.3 One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions - 5.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 282: 91

Answer

$f(x)=-6^x.$

Work Step by Step

The graph goes through the point $(0,-1)$ hence the function is in the form $f(x)=-a^x.$ $(1,-6)$ is on the graph, hence $f(1)=-a^1=-6\\a=6.$ Therefore $f(x)=-6^x.$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.