The ordered pairs (1, 3), (2, 9), (3, 27), and (4, 81) represent a function. Write a rule that represents this function.

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Gianni Hill

3 February, 22:25

The ordered pairs (1, 3), (2, 9), (3, 27), and (4, 81) represent a function. Write a rule that represents this function.

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Iris Benitez · Answer 1

Let x be the first number each pair and y is the second of each As you see 1x is 3y

And. 2x is 3*3y = 9y

3x = 3*3*3y = 27y

Last 4x = 3*3*3*3y = 81y

So y = 3^x