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Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- 11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
- 12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
- 13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
- 14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m
0. Functions
Common Functions
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Determine if the function is an exponential function.
If so, identify the power & base, then evaluate for x=4 .
f(x)=(21)x
A
Exponential function, f(4)=161
B
Exponential function, f(4)=−16
C
Not an exponential function

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Step 1: Understand the definition of an exponential function. An exponential function is of the form f(x) = a^x, where 'a' is a constant base and 'x' is the exponent.
Step 2: Analyze the given function f(x) = (1/2)^x. Here, the base 'a' is 1/2, and the exponent is 'x'. This matches the form of an exponential function.
Step 3: Identify the base and the power. In the function f(x) = (1/2)^x, the base is 1/2, and the power is 'x'.
Step 4: Evaluate the function for x = 4. Substitute x = 4 into the function: f(4) = (1/2)^4.
Step 5: Simplify the expression (1/2)^4. This involves calculating the power of a fraction, which is (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2).
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