Question

The "b" value in the general form of exponential function represents decay when the "b" value is _______________.




y
y = a(b)^x
A.
greater than or equal to 1

B.
less than or equal to 1

C.
greater than 1

D.
less than 1

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**D. less than 1**

In the general form of an exponential function \( y = a(b)^x \), the base \( b \) determines the behavior of the function. If \( b \) is less than 1, the function represents exponential decay. If \( b \) is greater than 1, the function represents exponential growth.