Linear Versus Exponential Functions

This function has a pattern of multiplying or dividing the same number from one y-value to the next y-value as the x-value increases by one. 

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

The graph of this function is a curve going up really fast or down really fast. 

• Linear 

• Exponential

• Neither

What type of function is this equation:
y=  4^x+1

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

What type of function is this equation:
y= -3x + 12

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

Maggie is knitting blankets for the residents of a local nursing home. She already has 6 blankets completed. After one week, Kay has 8 blankets. After two weeks, Kay has 10 blankets. Kay's scenario is best represented by a _______________ function.

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• None of the above

A(n) _________________ function will MULTIPLY the same number each time.

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• All of the above

Is the table linear or exponential?

• Linear

• Exponential

Is the Equation Linear or Exponential?

• Linear

• Exponential

Is the table linear or exponential?

• Linear

• Exponential

The population of Cary, NC in the year 2000 was 97,400 people. The population steadily grew by 2.5% each year. What type of function is this?

• Linear 

• Exponential 

• Neither