SOLUTION: The function f(x) = ax^r satisfies f(2) = 1 and f(32) = 4. Find r.

SOLUTION: The function f(x) = ax^r satisfies f(2) = 1 and f(32) = 4. Find r.

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Question 1032654: The function f(x) = ax^r satisfies f(2) = 1 and f(32) = 4. Find r.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(2) = 1 ==> <-------Equation A
while
f(32) = 4 ==> . <------Equation B.
Divide Equation B by corresponding sides of equation A:
==>
==> r = 1/2.
BTW, , and the function is

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