Why does Desmos give a different exponential regression than my TI 84 and my Calculus text?

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I obtained this data from a calculus text (Stewart's Single Variable Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 2nd Ed.). The text and my TI 84 graphing calculator both give similar values for $a$ and $b$ ($0.00807079266$ and $1.013731$, respectively).

Below is my result from Desmos. What magic is it working? Why might it be so different? The regression line in the textbook also looks much better.

Am I handling Desmos correctly?

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1 Answer

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Problem solved: I enabled log mode. (Note the unchecked box in the sample illustration.) This puts the figures in line with the other calculators. The desmos site explains:

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