Identifying Linear, Exponential, Quadratic Functions from a Table

Which table represents a linear function?

• Table 4

• Table 1

• Table 2

• Table 3

Identify the linear function from the given table.

• y = 0.5x

• y = x^2

• y = 2x

• y = 3x

Which table does not represent a linear function?

• Table C

• Table D

• Table B

• Table A

What type of graph does this table represent?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Quadratic

• Neither

What indicates a quadratic function in terms of second differences?

• If the second differences are increasing

• If the second differences are constant

• If the second differences are decreasing

• If the second differences are zero

What type of function is indicated by a constant second difference?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• Logarithmic

What is the key point for identifying an exponential function?

• Constant first difference

• Constant second difference

• Constant ratio

• Variable ratio

What should you analyze to determine if the data represents a quadratic function?

• First differences

• Second differences

• Ratios

• Sums

What is the second difference of this table?

• -2

• 2

• 4

• 3