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If the ratios of consecutive y-values are equal, then the data can be modeled by an exponential function. If the difference of consecutive y-values is constant, then the data can be modeled by a linear function.
Model: y=2^x
Explanation: See solution.
Value of y When x=10: 1024
We want to write an appropriate model for the given data. Then we will use the model to find y when x=10. Let's do those things one at a time.
If the ratios of consecutive y-values are equal, then the data can be modeled by an exponential function. If the difference of consecutive y-values is constant, then the data can be modeled by a linear function. Consider the given table.
x | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
y | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
x= 0, y= 1
a^0=1
Identity Property of Multiplication
Rearrange equation