SOLUTION: Determine the exponential function that satisfies the given conditions. The initial mass is 1.6 g and it is doubling every 5 days. Thanks!

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Question 1126019: Determine the exponential function that satisfies the given conditions.
The initial mass is 1.6 g and it is doubling every 5 days.
Thanks!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

y=1.6%2A2%5E%28x%2F5%29

Why? Because x=5 makes the exponent 5%2F5 or 1, since doubling time is "5 days".