What is the initial value of y in the equation y=2 (2.71) ^x

We have the following equation:

y = 2 (2.71) ^ x

It is an equation of the form:

y = A (b) ^ x

Where,

A: initial amount

b: growth rate

We have then that the initial amount occurs for x = 0

Substituting:

y = 2 (2.71) ^ 0

y = 2 (1)

y = 2

Answer:

the initial value of and in the equation y = 2 (2.71) ^ x is:

y = 2