A curve representing passes through

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

Problem

A curve representing

y=b^{x}

passes through

(0,1)

. The curve is observed to fall (decrease) as

x

increases. Which of the following correctly describes the base

b

? (a)

b>1

(b)

0<b<1

(c)

b=1

(d)

-1<b<0