Tell whether the set of ordered pairs satisfies an exponential function. Explain your answer.

{ (-2, 4), (-1, 2), (0, 1), (1, 0.5) }

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Crystal Hardin

12 February, 08:09

Tell whether the set of ordered pairs satisfies an exponential function. Explain your answer.

{ (-2, 4), (-1, 2), (0, 1), (1, 0.5) }

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Roberto Miller · Answer 1

Yes.

For each increment of x, the y value is halved. This can be represented by the function f (x) = 0.5^x.

The initial value here is 1 because when x=0, y=1.

Tell whether the set of ordered pairs satisfies an exponential function. Explain your answer.{ (-2, 4), (-1, 2), (0, 1), (1, 0.5) }

Tell whether the set of ordered pairs satisfies an exponential function. Explain your answer.

{ (-2, 4), (-1, 2), (0, 1), (1, 0.5) }