SOLUTION: How do you write the exponential function y=ab^x when given the points (2,24) and (3, 144) by starting with solving for (a)?

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Question 591282: How do you write the exponential function y=ab^x when given the points (2,24) and (3, 144) by starting with solving for (a)?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24 = a b^2

144 = a b^3

dividing ___ 6 = b

substitute to find a


finding (b) 1st is much easier