Math Problem Statement

The equation for the graph can be written as y = A ⋅ 2^x + k. The value of k is 1. What is the value of A?

Solution

The given equation for the graph is:

y=A2x+ky = A \cdot 2^x + k

Looking at the image, we can observe that the curve seems to be a transformed exponential function. To solve for AA and confirm kk:

  1. Analyze the horizontal asymptote: The graph appears to approach y=1y = 1 as xx \to \infty, which suggests that k=1k = 1. This matches the given value of kk.

  2. Check for points on the curve: By inspecting the graph, we can choose specific points to substitute into the equation y=A2x+ky = A \cdot 2^x + k.

    • When x=0x = 0, the graph seems to pass through approximately y=0y = 0.
      • Substituting x=0x = 0 and y=0y = 0 into the equation: 0=A20+1    0=A+1    A=10 = A \cdot 2^0 + 1 \implies 0 = A + 1 \implies A = -1

Thus, the value of AA is 1-1.

Final Equation:

y=12x+1y = -1 \cdot 2^x + 1

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the horizontal asymptote relate to the parameter kk?
  2. Why is the base of the exponential function 2x2^x significant?
  3. How can you verify the value of AA using other points on the graph?
  4. What happens to the graph if AA is positive instead of negative?
  5. How does changing kk affect the overall position of the graph?

Tip:

To better understand exponential functions, always check key points like x=0x = 0 and look for asymptotes, which provide valuable information about AA and kk.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Algebra
Graph Transformations

Formulas

y = A ⋅ 2^x + k

Theorems

Horizontal Asymptote Theorem
Exponential Growth and Decay

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11