Decide if the function is an exponential function. If it is, state the initial value and the base. y = -9.5 â‹… 3^x a. Not an exponential function b. Exponential Function; base = 3; initial value = -9.5 c. Exponential Function; base = 3; initial value = -9.5 d. Exponential Function; base = 3; initial value = -9.5
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