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question 20 (5 points) evaluate \\(2^x - 2\\) for \\(x = 0\\), \\(x = 1…

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question 20 (5 points)
evaluate \\(2^x - 2\\) for \\(x = 0\\), \\(x = 1\\), and \\(x = 2\\).
a) -1, 1, 2
b) 0, 1, 2
c) -1, 0, 2
d) 1, 2, 4

Explanation:

Evaluate the expression for x = 0

$$ 2^0 - 2 = 1 - 2 = -1 $$

Evaluate the expression for x = 1

$$ 2^1 - 2 = 2 - 2 = 0 $$

Evaluate the expression for x = 2

$$ 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2 $$

Answer:

  • A) \(-1, 1, 2\)
  • B) \(0, 1, 2\)
  • C) \(-1, 0, 2\) (Correct answer)
  • D) \(1, 2, 4\)