We have the following equation: y = 2 (2.71) ^ x It is an equation of the form: y = A (b) ^ x Where, A: initial amount b: growth rate We have then that the initial amount occurs for x = 0 Substituting: y = 2 (2.71) ^ 0 y = 2 (1) y = 2 Answer: the initial value of and in the equation y = 2 (2.71) ^ x is: y = 2
