Explain why the initial value of any function of the form f(x) = a(bx) is equal to a.

We are given the function of the .

Now, we know,

The initial value of the function will be obtained when x= 0.

So, substituting x= 0 in the function, we get,

As, 'If any number has the power equal to 0, the resultant is the 1 i.e.

So, we ger,

implies i.e. f(0)= a i.e. The initial value is equal to 'a'.

the least value out of the data shown is 5, maybe if you post a picture with it i could a little more.

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