Provide an Appropriate Response $$y = - 3 \left( \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right) ^ { x }$$

question 234

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
-Explain how the graph of $$y = - 3 \left( \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right) ^ { x }$$ can be obtained from the graph o $$y = 4 ^ { x }$$

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