The table below shows corresponding values of X and Y which are believed to be connected by a relation of the form Y = ab^x...

The table below shows corresponding values of X and Y which are believed to be connected by a relation of the form Y = ab^x – 10 where a and b are constants.

By drawing an appropriate straight line graph on the grid provided
(i) Find the approximate numerical values of a and b
(ii) Hence establish the particular mathematical equation connecting the variables X and Y
b)By using the equation find the value of Y when X = 4.5 to the nearest Unit

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Kavungya answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 07:25

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