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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Comparing Exponential, Linear, and Quadratic Growth

Question 9 • High School Math 2 A

Consider the function y = 3x2. How do the y-values of this function grow?

Answer
A
by adding 3
B
by adding 9
C
by multiplying the previous y-value by 3
D
by adding 3, then 9, then 15, …

Explanation

For y = 3x², use consecutive x-values: at x = 0, 1, 2, 3, the y-values are 0, 3, 12, and 27. The increases are 3, then 9, then 15, so the y-values grow by adding 3, then 9, then 15, and so on.

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