algebra 1 question please help

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The y-intercept and the common ratio of an exponential function can be read from the equation. The form of the equation is ...
y = a·b^x
where 'a' is the y-intercept, and 'b' is the common ratio.
You have ...
y = 5·(1/2)^x
Comparing this to the above form, you can see that ...
y-intercept = 5
common ratio = 1/2