Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7.7 Write and Apply Exponential and Power Functions - 7.7 Exercises - Quiz for Lessons 7.6-7.7 - Page 536: 11

Answer

$y=0.5\cdot8^x$

Work Step by Step

Let $y=ab^x$. Then our equations are: $4=ab^1$ and $32=ab^2$. If we divide the second equation by the first one we get: $8=b$. Then $4=a\cdot8^1=8a\\a=0.5$. Thus $y=0.5\cdot8^x$
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