Question

Need help with exponential functions quick
30 points

Answer 1

Since the independent variable x is not the exponent,
`y = - 7 x^(8)` does not represent an exponential function.

Explanation:

The general expression of an exponential function is
`f(x) = a^(x)`, where a > 0 and a ≠ 1

Now the given function is
`y = - 7 x^(8)` ..... (1)

So, we can say that the function f(x) = y is not an exponential function as x is not in power of any constant.

Therefore, since the independent variable x is not the exponent,
`y = - 7 x^(8)` does not represent an exponential function. (Answer)