Math Problem Statement

answer the question in the pic with graph

Answer the question in the pic with graph

Solution

Here are the graphs of the functions:

  1. f(x)=6xf(x) = 6^x (blue) – an exponential growth function, rapidly increasing as xx becomes positive.
  2. f(x)=5xf(x) = 5^{-x} (red) – an exponential decay function, decreasing quickly as xx increases.
  3. f(x)=exf(x) = e^{-x} (green) – another exponential decay function, but less steep than the red curve due to the base ee.

Each graph reflects either growth (for positive exponents) or decay (for negative exponents), depending on the function.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How do exponential growth and decay functions behave as xx \to -\infty?
  2. What is the effect of changing the base of the exponent on the graph?
  3. How do the graphs of exe^x and exe^{-x} compare?
  4. What applications do exponential functions have in real-world scenarios?
  5. How do exponential functions relate to logarithmic functions?

Tip: Exponential functions with negative exponents are always decreasing functions for x>0x > 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Exponential Growth
Exponential Decay

Formulas

f(x) = 6^x
f(x) = 5^{-x}
f(x) = e^{-x}
f(x) = 5^{-x} = 5^x

Theorems

Exponential Growth and Decay Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12