Determine a Formula for the Exponential Function $y = 0.45 ^ { \mathrm { x } }$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Determine a formula for the exponential function.
-The graph of an exponential function is given. Which of the following is the correct equation of the function?

• A) \(y = 0.45 ^ { \mathrm { x } }\)
• B) \(y = 0.31 ^ { x }\)
• C) \(\mathrm { y } = 1.8 ^ { \mathrm { x } }\)
• D) \(y = 2.4 ^ { \mathrm { x } }\)

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