In the definition of the exponential function f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals b superscript x baseline commaf (x) = bx, what are the stipulation (s) for the base b?

a. the base b must be greater than one.

b. the base b must be greater than zero and not equal to 1.

c. the base b cannot be a fraction.

d. the base b must be greater than or equal to zero.

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Gwendolyn Day

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In the definition of the exponential function f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals b superscript x baseline commaf (x) = bx, what are the stipulation (s) for the base b?

a. the base b must be greater than one.

b. the base b must be greater than zero and not equal to 1.

c. the base b cannot be a fraction.

d. the base b must be greater than or equal to zero.

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Eric Brennan · Answer 1

In exponential functions, the value of the base, b, is an important factor. b is one of the two parameters that must be thoroughly though of. Its value should always be positive. Hence, this cannot take values of zero and lesser. Second, this base cannot be equal to 1, a constant function will occur because 1 raised to whatever number will always be one. Therefore, the answer to this item is letter B.

Answer: B.