How do u determine how many solutions an equation has

In exponential growth functions, the base of the exponent must be greater than 1,how would the function change if the base of the exponent were 1? how would the fiction change if the base of the exponent were between 0and 1

The john nash mall used 17,4000 kilowatt hours in may, with a peak load of 92 kilowatts. the demand charge is $5.95 per kilowatt, and the energy charge is $0.08 per kilowatt hour. the fuel adjustment charge is $0.017 per kilowatt hour. what is the total electricity cost for may?

What is the explicit formula for this sequence -7, -4, -1, 2, 5