Do these two things mean the same thing in math?

Which of the following exponential functions goes through the points (1, 6) and (2, 12)? f(x) = 3(2)x f(x) = 2(3)x f(x) = 3(2)−x f(x) = 2(3)−x

Apassenger train and a freight train leave san jose at 3pm, traveling in the same direction. the passenger train is going three times as fast as the freight train. at 6pm they are 240 miles apart. how fast is each travelling? explain your answer and show your

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