Questions: Use the graph of y=Ca^x to determine the constants C and a.
c=
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
Transcript text: Use the graph of $\mathrm{y}=\mathrm{Ca}^{\mathrm{x}}$ to determine the constants C and a.
\[
c=
\]
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the given points
The graph passes through the points (0,9) and (1,3).
Step 2: Set up the equation with the first point
Substitute the point (0, 9) into the equation y = Cax:
9 = Ca0
Step 3: Solve for C
Since any number raised to the power of 0 is 1, we have:
9 = C * 1
Therefore, C = 9.
Step 4: Set up the equation with the second point
Substitute the point (1, 3) and C = 9 into the equation y = Cax:
3 = 9a1
Step 5: Solve for a
Simplify the equation:
3 = 9a
Divide both sides by 9:
a = 3/9
a = 1/3