An exponential function is modeled by the equation g(x) = 5 · 6x. Does the function represent growth or decay?

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An exponential function is modeled by the equation g(x) = 5 · 6x. Does the function represent growth or decay? 

The function represents exponential decay because the base equals 5.
The function represents exponential growth because the base equals 5.
The function represents exponential growth because the base equals 6.
O The function represents exponential decay because the base equals 6.
Transcribed Image Text:The function represents exponential decay because the base equals 5. The function represents exponential growth because the base equals 5. The function represents exponential growth because the base equals 6. O The function represents exponential decay because the base equals 6.
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