Graph the exponential function y=0.5(6)x

Question

. Identify the y-intercept.(1 point)
Responses

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0

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0.5
0.5

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Answer 1

To identify the y-intercept of the exponential function \( y = 0.5(6)^x \), we evaluate the function at \( x = 0 \).

\[ y = 0.5(6)^0 \]

Since \( (6)^0 = 1 \), we have:

\[ y = 0.5 \times 1 = 0.5 \]

Thus, the y-intercept is \( 0.5 \).

The correct response is:

0.5