The table gives the average mass of a sunfish after it is born.
Sunfish
Time (weeks) Average mass (milligrams)
0
3.5
5
19.3
10
106.5
15
587.5
20
3240.5
Which graph best represents the relationship between time and the average mass?

Respuesta :

The question is an illustration of an exponential function

How to determine the graph of the table

From the table, we have the following ordered pairs

(x,y) = (0,3.5) and (5,19.3)

The table represents an exponential function:

[tex]y = ab^x[/tex]

When (x,y) = (0,3.5), the equation becomes

[tex]3.5 = ab^0[/tex]

[tex]a =3.5[/tex]

When (x,y) = (5,19.3), the equation becomes

[tex]19.3 = ab^5[/tex]

Substitute 3.5 for a

[tex]19.3 = 3.5b^5[/tex]

Divide both sides by 3.5

[tex]5.51 = b^5[/tex]

Take the 5th root of both sides

[tex]b=1.41[/tex]

So, the equation of the table is:

[tex]y = 3.5(1.41)^x[/tex]

See attachment for the graph of the table

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