Question

Which graph represents a function with an initial value of One-half?

On a coordinate plane, an exponential function approaches y = 0 in quadrant 2 and increases into quadrant 1. It goes through (negative 1, 0.08), (0, 0.4), (1, 2).
On a coordinate plane, an exponential function approaches y = 0 in quadrant 2 and increases into quadrant 1. It goes through (negative 1, 0.1), (0, 0.5), (1, 2.5).
On a coordinate plane, an exponential function approaches y = 0 in quadrant 2 and increases into quadrant 1. It goes through (negative 1, 0.4), (0, 0.2), (1, 1).
On a coordinate plane, an exponential function approaches y = 0 in quadrant 2 and increases into quadrant 1. It goes through (negative 1, 0.12), (0, 0.6), (1, 3).

Answer 1

The initial value is the y‑intercept (y at x = 0). The graph with (0, 0.5) has initial value 1/2 — i.e. the second graph: (-1, 0.1), (0, 0.5), (1, 2.5).