Question

what letter in the rule y = a(b)^x tells me if it will be a growth or decay?
b
x
a

Explanation:

In the exponential - function formula \(y = a(b)^x\), the base \(b\) determines growth or decay. If \(b>1\), it's growth; if \(0 < b<1\), it's decay. The variable \(x\) is the exponent and \(a\) is the initial value.

Answer:

b