16. Graph the function f(x)=- (2)*– 3

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**Task 16: Graphing an Exponential Function**

**Objective:** Graph the function \( f(x) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^x - 3 \).

**Step-by-step Explanation:**

1. **Function Analysis:**
   - The given function is \( f(x) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^x - 3 \).
   - It is an exponential function where the base is 2, and there's a vertical transformation.
   - The \(\frac{1}{4}\) is a vertical compression, and \(-3\) is a vertical shift downwards by 3 units.

2. **Key Features:**
   - **Asymptote:** The horizontal asymptote is at \( y = -3 \) due to the vertical shift.
   - **Y-intercept:** Calculate \( f(0) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^0 - 3 = \frac{1}{4} - 3 = -\frac{11}{4} \).
   - **Growth/Decay:** Since the base \(2 > 1\), it is a growth function.

3. **Plotting the Graph:**
   - **Step 1:** Plot the asymptote line at \( y = -3 \).
   - **Step 2:** Identify and plot the y-intercept \( (0, -\frac{11}{4}) \).
   - **Step 3:** Choose additional x-values to calculate respective y-values for accurate plotting.
     - For example, calculate \( f(1), f(2), \) and \( f(-1) \), etc.
   - **Step 4:** Sketch the curve passing through these points, showing exponential growth approaching the asymptote as \( x \to -\infty \) and rising to the right.

4. **Graph Behavior:**
   - The graph rises exponentially to the right due to the positive base.
   - It asymptotically approaches \( y = -3 \) as \( x \to -\infty \).

This completes the task of graphing the function \( f(x) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^x - 3 \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Instruction for Educational Website** **Task 16: Graphing an Exponential Function** **Objective:** Graph the function \( f(x) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^x - 3 \). **Step-by-step Explanation:** 1. **Function Analysis:** - The given function is \( f(x) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^x - 3 \). - It is an exponential function where the base is 2, and there's a vertical transformation. - The \(\frac{1}{4}\) is a vertical compression, and \(-3\) is a vertical shift downwards by 3 units. 2. **Key Features:** - **Asymptote:** The horizontal asymptote is at \( y = -3 \) due to the vertical shift. - **Y-intercept:** Calculate \( f(0) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^0 - 3 = \frac{1}{4} - 3 = -\frac{11}{4} \). - **Growth/Decay:** Since the base \(2 > 1\), it is a growth function. 3. **Plotting the Graph:** - **Step 1:** Plot the asymptote line at \( y = -3 \). - **Step 2:** Identify and plot the y-intercept \( (0, -\frac{11}{4}) \). - **Step 3:** Choose additional x-values to calculate respective y-values for accurate plotting. - For example, calculate \( f(1), f(2), \) and \( f(-1) \), etc. - **Step 4:** Sketch the curve passing through these points, showing exponential growth approaching the asymptote as \( x \to -\infty \) and rising to the right. 4. **Graph Behavior:** - The graph rises exponentially to the right due to the positive base. - It asymptotically approaches \( y = -3 \) as \( x \to -\infty \). This completes the task of graphing the function \( f(x) = \frac{1}{4}(2)^x - 3 \).
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