Determine If the Function Is a Power Function $$f ( x ) = - \frac { 3 } { 4 } x ^ { 5 }$$

question 182

Multiple Choice

Determine if the function is a power function. If it is, then state the power and constant of variation.
- $$f ( x ) = - \frac { 3 } { 4 } x ^ { 5 }$$

• A) Not a power function
• B) Power is 5; constant of variation is \(- \frac { 3 } { 4 }\)
• C) Power is \(\frac { 3 } { 4 }\); constant of variation is 5
• D) Power is 5; constant of variation is \(\frac { 3 } { 4 }\)

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