Find a formula for $f(x)$, an exponential function such that $f(2) = \frac{1}{8}$ and $f(-1) = 8$.
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First, we know that f(2) = 3, so we can plug in x=2 into the function and solve for the constant term: f(2) = 3 = 3(0(-2(2)+1)) = 3(0(-3)) = 0 So, we have f(x) = 3(0(-2x+1)) + C, where C is the constant term we need to find. Show more…
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