SOLUTION: Write an equation to model the data
x y
0 30
1 15
2 7.5
3 3.75
4 1.85
What kind of function best models the data?
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Question 454557: Write an equation to model the data
x y
0 30
1 15
2 7.5
3 3.75
4 1.85
What kind of function best models the data?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Each function value is 
the previous, so the function should contain the factor ^x)
. The function value when 
is 30 but we know that ^0\ =\ 1)
, hence the function is:
\ =\ 30\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^x)
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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