a=8 and b=2.25 but what is k

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Points on the graph:
Substitute coordinates into equation and solve for and and b:
Find k:
Answer:
a=8
b=9/4
k = 27
Step-by-step explanation:
y = ab^x
We know that a is the initial value or when x = 0
We know the point (0,8) so a = 8
y = 8 b^x
Using the point (1,18) for x and y we can find b
18 = 8 * b^1
18/8 = b
9/4 = b
Now
y = 8 * ( 9/4) ^ x
Letting x = 1.5
k = 8 *(9/4)^1.5
k = 27