Graph f(x)=6^x

Problem

ƒ(x)=6

Solution

1. Identify the type of function. This is an exponential function of the form ƒ(x)=bx where the base b=6 Since b>1 the function represents exponential growth.

2. Determine the horizontal asymptote. As x approaches negative infinity, 6 approaches 0 Therefore, the horizontal asymptote is the line y=0

3. Calculate the y-intercept by evaluating the function at x=0

ƒ(0)=6=1

The y-intercept is at the point (0,1)

4. Find additional points to determine the shape of the curve.

ƒ*(−1)=6(−1)=1/6

ƒ(1)=6=6

ƒ(2)=6=36

5. Sketch the graph by plotting the points (−1,1/6) (0,1) and (1,6) then drawing a smooth curve that increases rapidly to the right and approaches the x-axis to the left.

Final Answer

ƒ(x)=6

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