Question

In an exponential function, the independent variable or the $x$-value is the exponent, while the base is ________.

• A. a variable $y$
• B. a constant
• C. A or B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B a constant

In an exponential function, the independent variable or the $x$ value is the exponent, while the base is a constant.

Example: $2^x,5^x,{150}^x$ etc.

Hence, B is the correct option.