Explain why the initial value of any function of the form
f(x) = a(bl) is equal to a.

Acoin bank containing only dimes and quarters has 12 more dimes than quarters. the total value of the coins is $11. how many quarters and dimes are in the coin bank?

The expression 1.01*1.005(^t) gives the amount of money, in thousands of dollars, in carter's savings account (t) years after he opens it. what does 1.01 represent in this expression?

Asandwich shop has 18 tables. each table seats up to 4 people. to find the greatest number of people that can be seated, you can solve p4 ≤ 18. which step is the best way to solve the inequality? plz asap i repeat plz