Regents Exam: Algebra I August 2016 (Problem 17 of 37)

The video tutorial explains how to determine which expression best fits the data of a cooling cup of hot chocolate over time. It introduces exponential functions, distinguishing between growth and decay, and analyzes the data to identify it as an exponential decay. The tutorial then evaluates given expressions to find the best fit by testing them with data points, concluding that the first option is correct.

What steps should be taken to test if an expression fits the data from the table?

What conclusion can be drawn about the first option based on the testing of the point (0, 150)?