Asked by Mitchell Peters on May 17, 2024

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Evaluate the function as indicated. Round your answer to three decimal places. G(x) =1.7−xx=−1\begin{aligned}G ( x ) & = 1.7 ^ { - x } \\x & = - 1\end{aligned}G(x) x=1.7x=1

A) -0.588
B) 0.588
C) 2.700
D) 1.700
E) -1.700

\(1.7^{-x}\)

An expression denoting an inverse exponential function where the base is 1.7 and the exponent is -x.

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Collin AndrewMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Substituting the given value of x in the function, we get:
G(−1)=1.7−(−1)=1.71=1.7G(-1) = 1.7^{-(-1)} = 1.7^1 = 1.7G(1)=1.7(1)=1.71=1.7
Rounding to three decimal places gives us 1.700, which is choice D.