Answer:
y = 4[tex](3)^{x}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
For an exponential function in the form
y = a [tex]b^{x}[/tex]
Use the given points to find the values of a and b
Using (1, 12), then
12 = ab → (1)
Using (2, 36), then
36 = ab² → (2)
Divide (2) by (1)
[tex]\frac{36}{12}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{ab^2}{ab}[/tex] , then
3 = b
Substitute b = 3 into (1) for value of a
12 = 3a ( divide both sides by 3 )
4 = a
Thus
y = 4[tex](3)^{x}[/tex] ← is the exponential function