Questions: a. f(x)=-log4(x)
b. f(x)=log(1/6)(x)
c. f(x)=log4(x)
d. f(x)=-log(1/6)(x)
Transcript text: a. $f(x)=-\log _{4}(x)$
b. $f(x)=\log _{\frac{1}{6}}(x)$
c. $f(x)=\log _{4}(x)$
d. $f(x)=-\log _{\frac{1}{6}}(x)$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Analyze the graph
The graph is of a logarithmic function. It passes through the point (1,0) and is decreasing. This tells us the base of the logarithm is greater than 1. The graph is not reflected over the x-axis.
Step 2: Evaluate the options
Option c, _f(x) = log4(x)_ makes sense since when _x_ = 1, _f_(1) = log4(1) = 0 and when _x_ = 4, _f_(4) = log4(4) = 1 which approximately match the graph.
Option a can be eliminated as the negative sign reflects the graph over the x-axis, which doesn't match the given graph. Options b and d can also be eliminated since the bases are less than one which suggests the graph should be increasing.
Final Answer: The equation of the graph is c. _f(x) = log4(x)_