Questions: Graph the exponential function y=3^(x+2)

Graph the exponential function y=3^(x+2)
Transcript text: Graph the exponential function $y=3^{(x+2)}$
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the function

The given function is \( y = 3^{(x + 2)} \).

Step 2: Determine the transformation

The function \( y = 3^{(x + 2)} \) is an exponential function with a base of 3. The \( +2 \) inside the exponent indicates a horizontal shift to the left by 2 units.

Step 3: Analyze the graph behavior

For the function \( y = 3^{(x + 2)} \):

  • As \( x \) approaches negative infinity, \( y \) approaches 0.
  • As \( x \) increases, \( y \) increases exponentially.

Final Answer

The correct graph is the first one, which shows an exponential growth starting from the left and increasing rapidly as \( x \) increases.

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