1. The problem asks to identify which graph corresponds to the function $$y=3\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^x$$.
2. The function is an exponential decay because the base $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is between 0 and 1.
3. The initial value (when $$x=0$$) is $$y=3\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^0=3\times 1=3$$.
4. The graph should be a decreasing exponential curve passing through the point $$(0,3)$$ and approaching $$y=0$$ as $$x\to \infty$$.
5. From the description:
- Graph a is a decreasing exponential curve passing through about $$(0,3)$$ and approaching $$y=0$$.
- Graph b is a decreasing exponential curve passing through $$(0,1)$$ and approaching $$y=-2$$.
- Graph c is an increasing exponential curve passing through $$(0,3)$$.
- Graph d is an increasing exponential curve passing through $$(0,1)$$.
6. Therefore, the function $$y=3\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^x$$ corresponds to graph a.
Final answer: **a**
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