Part A: The table shows the number of new stores a smoothie chain opened over the past 10 years. The data models an exponential function.

1. Use technology or hand calculations to determine the equation for the exponential function modeled by the data in the table. Show an image of your final answer. (10 points)
2. Using the equation found in question 1, predict the approximate number of stores the retail chain will open in year 13. (8 points)