look at this table:

x
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

y
12, 36, 108, 324, 972

write a linear function (y=mx+b) or an exponential function (y=a(b)^) that models the data.

y=

y = 12(3^x)

is this correct

My apologies, I made an error in my previous response. The correct exponential function that models the data is:

y = 12(3^(x-1))

are you sure?

the correct answer was y=4(3)^x

I apologize for the mistake in my earlier responses. Thank you for providing the correct answer. The exponential function that models the data is indeed:

y = 4(3)^x

I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. Upon reevaluating the data, the correct exponential function that models the data is:

y = 12(3^x)