SOLUTION: Find the value of the growth factor b, in the exponential function, f(t)=ab^t , that would satisfy the given pair of points. Round to three decimal places. (11, 78) (19, 114)

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Question 978784: Find the value of the growth factor b, in the exponential function, f(t)=ab^t , that would satisfy the given pair of points. Round to three decimal places.
(11, 78) (19, 114)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!





Use your understanding of linear equations to find the slope, and y-intercept, . Your given data points will need to be used as (11, log(10,78)) and (19, log(10,114)).




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log(10,B) in pure text form means the same as for this webpage system.

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