Question

What does the "a" value represent in the general form of an exponential function?
y=a(b)^x



y
=
a
(
b
)
x

A.
initial value or common ratio

B.
common ratio or growth/decay rate

C.
initial value or y-intercept

D.
common ratio or x-intercept

Answer 1

In the general form of an exponential function \( y = a(b)^x \), the "a" value represents the initial value or y-intercept of the function when \( x = 0 \). Therefore, the correct answer is:

**C. initial value or y-intercept**