Question for-th

2.1 Nonlinear Functions - Exponential growth and decay functions
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For the exponential function f , the value of f1 is k , where k is a constant. Which of the following equivalent forms of the function f shows the value of k as the coefficient or the base?

A.

fx=502x+1

B.

fx=802x

C.

fx=1282x-1

D.

fx=2052x-2

For the exponential function f , the value of f 1 is k , where k

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Nonlinear Functions — Exponential growth and decay functions. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice C is correct. For the form of the function in choice C, fx=1281.6x-1, the value of f1 can be found as 1281.61-1, which is equivalent to 1281.60, or 128 . Therefore, k = 128 , which is shown in fx=1281.6x-1 as the coefficient.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.