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The graph of the given equation in the xy-plane has a y-intercept of . Which of the following equivalent equations displays the value of as a constant, a coefficient, or the base?
Explanation
Choice A is correct. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point where . Substituting for in the given equation, , yields , which is equivalent to , or . Therefore, the graph of the given equation in the xy-plane has a y-intercept of . It follows that and . Thus, the equivalent equation displays the value of as the base.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.