Determine whether the rule represents an exponential function. Explain why or why not.

Question

y equals negative 12 times x Superscript 8
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
Since the independent variable x is not the​ exponent, y equals negative 12 times x Superscript 8 does not represent an exponential function.
B.
Since the independent variable x is not the​ base, y equals negative 12 times x Superscript 8 does not represent an exponential function.
C.
Since the independent variable x is the​ exponent, y equals negative 12 times x Superscript 8 represents an exponential function.
D.
Since the independent variable x is the​ base, y equals negative 12 times x Superscript 8 does represent an exponential function.

Answer 1

B.
Since the independent variable x is not the​ base, y equals negative 12 times x Superscript 8 does not represent an exponential function.