1. What are the similarities and differences between an exponential graph in the form y = a^x and a logarithmic graph in the form y = log_b x? 2. If the logarithmic form of y = log_b x is changed into exponential form x = b^y is there any differences in the two graphs?
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An exponential function is given by \(y = a^x\), where \(a\) is a constant base and \(x\) is the exponent. A logarithmic function is given by \(y = \log_b x\), where \(b\) is the base of the logarithm and \(x\) is the argument. Show more…
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