1.2 Identify Linear vs Exponential Functions

The population of a city is increasing by 2% each year. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• linear

• exponential

• other

A car is traveling at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• cubic

• quadratic

• linear

• exponential

The cost of a product increases by $5 every month. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• linear

• exponential

• quadratic

• constant

The number of bacteria in a petri dish doubles every hour. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• cubic

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

The temperature outside decreases by 3 degrees Fahrenheit every hour. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• linear

• cubic

• quadratic

• exponential

The height of a tree increases by 10 centimeters every year. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• constant

The value of a stock increases by $2 every day. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• quadratic

• exponential

• constant

• linear

The number of pages in a book increases by 20 pages every chapter. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• cubic

• quadratic

• linear

• exponential

The amount of money in a bank account increases by 5% each year. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• quadratic

• linear

• cubic

• exponential

The weight of an object decreases by 1 pound every week. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

• constant

• linear

• exponential

• quadratic