Thread: Finding maximum and minimum values for exponential equation without using Calculus

How do you find the maximum and minimum values for the given exponential equation on the given interval without using calculus(derivatives)

y = 100(0.85)^t , for 0 <= t <= 5

Originally Posted by Devi09

How do you find the maximum and minimum values for the given exponential equation on the given interval without using calculus(derivatives)

y = 100(0.85)^t , for 0 <= t <= 5

an exponential function of the form where and is a strictly decreasing function.

so, where would the max and min be located?

Max = (0,100)

Min = (5,44.4)

Very good!