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Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. It's given that and . Substituting for in yields . Substituting for in this equation yields . Using the properties of exponents, the function can be rewritten as , which is equivalent to , or . Therefore, of the given choices, an equation that defines function is .
Desmos solution:
Note: Use the listed values to compare the solved expression with choice A's expression; the two printed lists match.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This equation defines function if , not .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This equation defines function if , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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