Exponential Function from a table

verygoodatthings · Apr 2, 2016

Create an Exponential Function from the Data in a Table:

x	y
-1	2.5
0	5
1	10
2	20
3	40

I know the common ratio and stuff but can someone give me the function of the table in y=ab^x form

Deleted member 4993 · Apr 3, 2016

verygoodatthings said:
x y
-1 2.5

0 5
1 10
2 20
3 40

I know the common ratio and stuff but can someone give me the function of the table in y=ab^x form

The best way to do this would be to use "ln" function and linearize the form

y = a * b^x

ln(y) = ln(a) + x * ln(b)

What are your thoughts?

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stapel · Apr 3, 2016

verygoodatthings said:
Create an Exponential Function from the Data in a Table:

x y
-1 2.5
0 5
1 10
2 20
3 40

I know the common ratio and stuff but can someone give me the function of the table in y=ab^x form

Okay; let's start with what you know. What is the common ratio for this data set?

When you reply, please show all of your steps and reasoning so far, so we can see where you're getting stuck. Thank you!

Ishuda · Apr 3, 2016

verygoodatthings said:
x y
-1 2.5
0 5
1 10
2 20
3 40

I know the common ratio and stuff but can someone give me the function of the table in y=ab^x form

That's what happens when you forget to to click Submit Reply.
Hint: What is b⁰? Since y(0)=a b⁰ = 5, what is a? What is the common ratio? Given that what is b?

Exponential Function from a table

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