Write an exponential function in the form y=ab^xy=ab x that goes through points (0, 17)(0,17) and (2, 612)(2,612).

Answer 1

y = ab^x

17 = a(b^0) = a(1) = a

a = 17

y = 17b^x

612 = 17b^2

b^2 = 612/17 = 36

b= sqr36 = 6

y = 17(6^x)