Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of the function f(x) = (0.3)x to complete the sentence.

The graph of the function f(x) = (0.3)x has a

y-intercept at ( , ) and a horizontal asymptote at y = .

Solution

The function f(x)=0.3xf(x) = 0.3^x is an exponential function with a base less than 1, which means it decays as xx increases.

To complete the sentence:

The graph of the function f(x)=0.3xf(x) = 0.3^x has a:

  • y-intercept at (0,1)(0, 1) because f(0)=0.30=1f(0) = 0.3^0 = 1.
  • horizontal asymptote at y=0y = 0, as the function approaches zero but never actually reaches it when xx \to \infty.

Would you like more details on how exponential functions work?

Here are 5 questions to expand on this:

  1. How do you find the y-intercept of any exponential function?
  2. What is the significance of the base in exponential functions?
  3. How does the graph of f(x)=axf(x) = a^x change when 0<a<10 < a < 1?
  4. Can you explain why the horizontal asymptote is always at y=0y = 0 for these types of functions?
  5. What happens to the graph of f(x)=0.3xf(x) = 0.3^x as xx becomes negative?

Tip: In exponential functions, if the base is between 0 and 1, the function represents exponential decay.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Graph Analysis
Asymptotes

Formulas

f(x) = a^x
y-intercept: f(0) = a^0
Horizontal asymptote: y = 0

Theorems

Exponential Decay Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10