Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement $$f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 5 } { 3 } \right) ^ { x }$$

question 237

Short Answer

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
Provide the missing information.
-The graph of $$f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 5 } { 3 } \right) ^ { x }$$ is (increasing/decreasing) over its domain.

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Definitions:

Elastic Fibers

Protein fibers in connective tissue that have the ability to stretch and return to their original shape, contributing to the elasticity of organs and tissues.

Reticular Fibers

Fine, branching fibers composed of collagen and glycoproteins, forming a supportive network in various tissues.

Tensile Strength

The maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before failing or breaking.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which organisms exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with their environment, critical for respiration.