Determine Whether the Given Function Is Exponential or Not $\begin{array}{rl}\hline x & H(x) \\\hline-1 & 3 \\0 & 7 \\1 & 11 \\2 & 15 \\3 & 19\end{array}$

question 444

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given function is exponential or not. If it is exponential, identify the value of the base a.
- $\begin{array}{rl}\hline x & H(x) \\\hline-1 & 3 \\0 & 7 \\1 & 11 \\2 & 15 \\3 & 19\end{array}$

• A) Exponential; \(a = 3\)
• B) Exponential; \(a = 4\)
• C) Exponential; \(a = 7\)
• D) Not exponential

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