SOLUTION: How do you graph the exponental function of y=6(1/2)^(-3) -5 Please note that the -5 is not in the exponent. Thanks

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Question 419969: How do you graph the exponental function of y=6(1/2)^(-3) -5
Please note that the -5 is not in the exponent.
Thanks
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y+=+6%281%2F2%29%5E%28-3%29+-+5
There is no "x" in the function. If the "x" was mistakenly left out, then re-post your question.

If the function is what you posted then...
  • It is not an exponential function. Exponential functions have variables in an exponent.
  • We can simplify the right side of this equation. The simplified equation will be easier to graph.

Simplifying:
y+=+6%282%2F1%29%5E3+-+5
y+=+6%282%29%5E3+-+5
y = 6(8) - 5
y = 48 - 5
y = 43
The graph of this will be a horizontal line passing through any point that has a y coordinate of 43.