The exponential function f(x) = 2^x increases as x increases. Do all exponential functions of the form b' behave this way? Use algebraic reasoning to support your answer.

M? aoc=96 ? space, m, angle, a, o, c, equals, 96, degree \qquad m \angle boc = 8x - 67^\circm? boc=8x? 67 ? space, m, angle, b, o, c, equals, 8, x, minus, 67, degree \qquad m \angle aob = 9x - 75^\circm? aob=9x? 75 ? space, m, angle, a, o, b, equals, 9, x, minus, 75, degree find m\angle bocm? bocm, angle, b, o, c:

Mr. jones determined that the equation y = 98 - 16/5 x could be used to predict his students' unit test scores, based on the number of days, x, a student was absent during the unit. what was the meaning of the y-intercept of the function? (by the way the 16/5 is a )

Tom and lilly rented a house for $12,000 last year. at the start of the year they bought the house they had been renting directly from the owner for $250,000. they believe they could rent it for $12,000 this year, but stay in the house. how much does tom and lilly’s decision to buy the house change gdp? a. it reduces gdp by $12,000 b. it does not change gdp c. it raises gdp by $238,000 d. it raises gdp by $250,000