Inactive Tutor answered 03/03/22
(2, 60),(4, 240)
y = ab^x
60= ab^2
240 =ab^4
divide last by 2nd to last equation
4 = b^2
b= 2 or -2
60 = a(4)
a= 60/4 = 15
y =15(2)^x is the exponential equation
or f(x) = 15(2)^x
240 =15(2)^4=15(16)= 240
a=15
b =2
Michelle R.
asked 03/03/22The graph of an exponential function of the form contains the points (2, 60) and (4, 240).
What are the values of a and b
Inactive Tutor answered 03/03/22
(2, 60),(4, 240)
y = ab^x
60= ab^2
240 =ab^4
divide last by 2nd to last equation
4 = b^2
b= 2 or -2
60 = a(4)
a= 60/4 = 15
y =15(2)^x is the exponential equation
or f(x) = 15(2)^x
240 =15(2)^4=15(16)= 240
a=15
b =2
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