Provide an appropriate response.Explain why f(x) = 2x is an exponential function but f(x) = x2 is not.

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2x is an exponential function because the variable is in the exponent. In f(x) = x2, the variable is not in the exponent; this is a polynomial function.

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A. -5 B. 3 C. 5 D. -3

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Solve the problem. Assume all variables represent nonnegative real numbers.For f(x) = x -  and g(x) = x - , find (f ? g)(x).

A. (f ? g)(x) = x2 - 5
B. (f ? g)(x) = x2 + 2x + 5
C. (f ? g)(x) = x2 + 5
D. (f ? g)(x) = x2 - 2x + 5

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Simplify the complex fraction.

A. 1
B.
C.
D. 36

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Factor the polynomial.4 - s2 + 2st - t2

A. (2 + s - t)(2 - s + t) B. (2 + s - t)(2 + s + t) C. (2 - s - t)(2 - s + t) D. (2 - s2)(2 - t2)

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