Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Exponential Functions - 4.1 Exercises - Page 336: 22

Answer

$f(x)=5^x$

Work Step by Step

Substituting $x= -1 $ and $f(x)= \dfrac{1}{5} $ in the given function, $f(x)=a^x$, then the value of $a$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{1}{5}=a^{-1} \\\\ \dfrac{1}{5}=\dfrac{1}{a} \\\\ a=5 .\end{array} Hence, the equation of the given graph is $ f(x)=5^x .$
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