For a fixed base

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Problem

For a fixed base

a>1

, which of the following statements about the exponential function

y=a^{x}

is ALWAYS true on the real line? (a) It attains a minimum at

x=0

.},{ (b) It takes negative values for

x<0

.},{ (c) It is strictly increasing for all real

x

.},{ (d) It is strictly decreasing for all real

x

.}],