Write an exponential function in the form $y = ab^x$ that goes through points $(0, 5)$ and $(4, 6480)$.
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We can use the point (0,5) to solve for "a": 5 = ab^0 5 = a(1) a = 5 Now we have the value of "a", so we can use the point (4,6480) to solve for "b": 6480 = 5b^4 b^4 = 1296 b = 6 Show more…
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