Exponential Growth and Decay

What characterizes linear growth?

• Addition or subtraction of a constant amount over each time period

• Multiplying by a constant factor over each time period

• Doubling every hour

• Rapid increases over time

Which of the following is an example of exponential growth?

• A plant growing 5 centimeters each day

• A population of bacteria doubling every hour

• Saving a fixed amount of money each month

• A straight line graph

How is exponential growth represented on a graph?

• As a straight line

• As a curve that becomes steeper over time

• As a constant addition pattern

• As a flat line

Why is understanding growth patterns important in fields like finance and biology?

• It helps in predicting future outcomes based on current trends

• It maintains a steady pace

• It involves saving a fixed amount of money

• It is represented by a straight line

What is a real-world example of linear growth?

• Saving a fixed amount of money each month

• The spread of a virus

• A population of bacteria doubling every hour

• A curve that becomes steeper over time