Decide If the Function Is an Exponential Function $$y = x ^ { 7 x }$$

question 334

Multiple Choice

Decide if the function is an exponential function. If it is, state the initial value and the base.
- $$y = x ^ { 7 x }$$

• A) Exponential Function; base \(= 7 \mathrm { x }\); initial value \(= 0\)
• B) Exponential Function; base \(= x\); initial value \(= 1\)
• C) Not an exponential function
• D) Exponential Function; base \(= x\); initial value \(= 0\)

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