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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
To find an exponential function, , containing the point, set in the function to the value of the point, and set to the value of the point.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2.2
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 2.3
Simplify .
Step 2.3.1
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.1.1
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.1.2
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.2
Pull terms out from under the radical.
Step 2.3.3
Raise to the power of .
Step 2.3.4
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.5
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.6
Combine and simplify the denominator.
Step 2.3.6.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.6.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 2.3.6.3
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 2.3.6.4
Add and .
Step 2.3.6.5
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.6.5.1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 2.3.6.5.2
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 2.3.6.5.3
Combine and .
Step 2.3.6.5.4
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.3.6.5.4.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.3.6.5.4.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.3.6.5.5
Evaluate the exponent.
Step 2.3.7
Simplify the numerator.
Step 2.3.7.1
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.7.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 2.3.8
Simplify the numerator.
Step 2.3.8.1
Combine using the product rule for radicals.
Step 2.3.8.2
Multiply by .
Step 3
Substitute each value for back into the function to find each possible exponential function.