Question

evaluate the function for the given value.
$y = 2 \cdot 3^{x}$ for $x = 0$
$y = \boldsymbol{?}$

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute x=0 into function

$y = 2 \cdot 3^{0}$

Step2: Apply zero exponent rule

$3^0 = 1$, so $y = 2 \cdot 1$

Step3: Calculate final value

$y = 2$

Answer:

2