Problem 62 of 7
In the exponential expression 50(1.5)^s for viral load after s days, interpret the base 1.5.
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identify growth or decay factor.
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Base must represent repeated multiplicative growth or decay factor.
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1. Identify the number raised to the variable exponent.
2. Interpret it as the factor multiplied each time interval.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Interpreting base as an additive rate.