Question

What is the initial value of the function Y=17(1.124)^x ?

Answer 1

y = 17

Explanation:

the initial value of the function is obtained when x = 0

• note that
`a^(0)` = 1

then

y = 17
`(1.24)^(x)` ← substitute x = 0

y = 17
`(1.24)^(0)` = 17 × 1 = 17

initial value of the function is y = 17