find the formula for an exponetial funtion that passes throu
find the formula for an exponetial funtion that passes through the two points given
(x,y)= (2,1.2) and (x,y)=(5,9.6)
Solution
(x, y) = (2, 1.2) and ( 5 , 9.6)
Let exponetial function be : y = a(b)^x
1.2 = a(b)^2 ----(1)
9.6 = a(b)^5) ----(2)
divide both we get : 9.6/1.2 = b^5/b^2
8 = b^3 ; b = 2
y = a(2)^x
1.2 = a(2)^2
1.2/4 = a ; a = 0.3
y = 0.3(2)^x ( solution)
