Question

Match each function with its graph.

$y=5^x$

Short answer

$y=5^x$ is represented by the graph:

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given Information.

The function $y=5^x$ is to be matched with its graph among the following:

Step 2. Explanation.

A function is said to be exponential is the variable is in the exponent i.e., of the form $y=a{b}^x+c$

The function has x in the exponent i.e., the degree of the function is a variable.

Hence the function is an exponential function.

And since the base is greater than 1, the function is an increasing function.

Hence the graph is either option a or c.

Also when $x=0$:

$\begin{array}{l}y=5^x\\ y=5^0\\ y=1\end{array}$

Among options a and c, the graph shown in option c passes through $y=1$.

Hence the function is represented by the graph in option c.

Step 3. Conclusion.

Hence, $y=5^x$ is represented by the graph in option c: