question 41 points 1

which of the following represents the equation of an exponential curve?

$y = 4(2)^x$

$y = 4 + 2x$

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question 41 points 1

which of the following represents the equation of an exponential curve?

$y = 4(2)^x$

$y = 4 + 2x$

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(A) $y = 4(2)^x$

(B) $y = 4 + 2x$

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Define exponential form

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