The exponential function f left-parenthesis x right-parenthesis equals 2 superscript x baseline is graphed on the coordinate plane. The graph starts just above the x-axis and curves upward forever, passing through left-parenthesis 0 comma 1 right-parenthesis.

Question
Use the graph to answer the question.

Which type of parent function is graphed on the coordinate plane?
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Responses

a parent exponential function with a base greater than 1
a parent exponential function with a base greater than 1

a parent exponential function with a base between 0 and 1
a parent exponential function with a base between 0 and 1

a parent logarithmic function with a base greater than 1
a parent logarithmic function with a base greater than 1

a parent logarithmic function with a base between 0 and 1

1 answer

The function \( f(x) = 2^x \) is an exponential function with a base greater than 1. Therefore, the correct response is:

a parent exponential function with a base greater than 1.