Regents Exam: Algebra I August 2016 (Problem 18 of 37)

What is the main question posed in the problem?

• Which function has the smallest value as x increases beyond 25?

• Which function has the largest value as x increases beyond 25?

• Which function has the largest value as x decreases below 25?

• Which function has the smallest value as x decreases below 25?

What are the two suggested methods to determine which function has the largest value?

• Graphing the functions and evaluating them at a number greater than 25

• Graphing the functions and evaluating them at a number less than 25

• Using a calculator and evaluating them at a number greater than 25

• Using a calculator and evaluating them at a number less than 25

Which function is identified as having the largest y value when x is greater than 25?

• The function from the third option

• The function from the second option

• The function from the first option

• The function from the fourth option

What is the order of the functions based on their y values when x is greater than 25?

• Fourth, first, second, third

• Second, third, fourth, first

• First, fourth, third, second

• First, third, fourth, second

What conclusion is reached after evaluating the functions at x = 26?

• The exponential function has the smallest y value

• The exponential function has the largest y value

• The quadratic function has the largest y value

• The linear function has the largest y value