The Graph of an Exponential Function Is Given $f ( x ) = 2 ^ { x - 1 }$

question 45

Multiple Choice

The graph of an exponential function is given. Select the function for the graph from the functions listed.
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• A) \(f ( x ) = 2 ^ { x - 1 }\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = 2 ^ { x }\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = 2 ^ { x } - 1\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = 2 ^ { x } + 1\)

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Definitions:

Rate of Return

A calculation that determines the percentage gain or loss on an investment relative to the investment's cost.

Years

Units of time measuring the duration of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), commonly used to quantify time.

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate on an investment or loan that considers the effect of compounding over a one-year period.

Continuous Compounding

The process of calculating interest and reinvesting it into an account continuously, generating earnings on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest.