Math Problem Statement

Which graph belongs with which function? Graph i and Graph ii, where Function #1 is f(x) = (1/3)^x and Function #2 is f(x) = 3^x.

Solution

To determine which graph corresponds to which function, let's analyze the two functions and the graphs:

  1. Function #1: f(x)=(13)xf(x) = \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x
    This is an exponential decay function because the base, 13\frac{1}{3}, is less than 1. As xx increases, the function value decreases. As xx decreases, the function value increases. So, the graph should show a decreasing behavior as we move right along the xx-axis and increasing as we move left.

  2. Function #2: f(x)=3xf(x) = 3^x
    This is an exponential growth function because the base, 3, is greater than 1. As xx increases, the function value grows rapidly, and as xx decreases, the function value approaches 0.

Graph Analysis:

  • Graph i shows exponential growth: As xx increases, yy increases rapidly, suggesting this graph corresponds to an exponential growth function. Hence, Graph i represents Function #2: f(x)=3xf(x) = 3^x.

  • Graph ii shows exponential decay: As xx increases, yy decreases, which is consistent with the behavior of an exponential decay function. Therefore, Graph ii corresponds to Function #1: f(x)=(13)xf(x) = \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x.

Conclusion:

  • Graph i matches Function #2: f(x)=3xf(x) = 3^x
  • Graph ii matches Function #1: f(x)=(13)xf(x) = \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the general form of an exponential function?
  2. How does changing the base of an exponential function affect its graph?
  3. What happens to exponential growth functions as xx approaches infinity?
  4. How can we distinguish between exponential growth and decay by looking at their graphs?
  5. What are the real-world applications of exponential growth and decay?

Tip: Exponential functions with bases greater than 1 show growth, while those with bases between 0 and 1 show decay.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Graph Behavior
Exponential Growth and Decay

Formulas

f(x) = a^x where 0 < a < 1 for decay, and a > 1 for growth

Theorems

Exponential Growth: If base a > 1, function grows as x increases
Exponential Decay: If 0 < base a < 1, function decays as x increases

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12