Decide If the Function Is an Exponential Function $$y = x ^ { 4 }$$

question 242

Multiple Choice

Decide if the function is an exponential function. If it is, state the initial value and the base.
- $$y = x ^ { 4 }$$

• A) Exponential Function; base \(= x\); initial value \(= 0\)
• B) Not an exponential function
• C) Exponential Function; base \(= 4\); initial value \(= 0\)
• D) Exponential Function; base \(= \mathrm { x }\); initial value \(= 1\)

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