What Is the Exponential Function That Passes Through Given Points?

[EternityMech]

Homework Statement

Exponetiall function Y = c * a^x

goes through 1,300 and 3, 432

whats the function?

Homework Equations

non

The Attempt at a Solution

if i had a value for y when x = 0 i could easily solve.

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi EternityMech!

(try using the X² tag just above the Reply box )

Exponetiall function Y = c * a^x

goes through 1,300 and 3, 432

Well, you know ca and ca³, don't you?

 

[EternityMech]

Ya i know 300(1)=C*a¹

and 432(3)=C*a³

now what?

 

[HallsofIvy]

What do you get if you divide one equation by the other?

Wait, hold on a moment. What in the world do you mean by "300(1)" and "432(3)"?
(And how is this a calculus problem?)