5. Given the function f(x) = 3(1.55)x. a. Does the above exponential function represent exponential growth or decay?
b. State the percent increase of the above function.
c. State the growth factor (or multiplier) of the above function.
d. What is the initial amount of f(x)?

City l has a temperature of −3 °f. city m has a temperature of −7 °f. use the number line shown to answer the questions: number line from negative 8 to positive 8 in increments of 1 is shown. part a: write an inequality to compare the temperatures of the two cities. (3 points) part b: explain what the inequality means in relation to the positions of these numbers on the number line. (4 points) part c: use the number line to explain which city is warmer. (3 points)