Linear Growth vs. Exponential Growth

Question 1

You’ve analyzed each game. Which game earns you more points?

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It depends.

Question 2

Look at the orange points on the graph. If the x-values a and c are 1 unit apart, how are the y-values b and d related?

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Multiply b by 2 to get d.

Question 3

Which of the following reasons did you mention? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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It depends on how many times you hit the ball.; Up to 11 hits, Game 1 gives you higher scores.; Beyond 11 hits, Game 2 gives you higher scores.; Exponential growth eventually surpasses linear growth.

Question 4

The graph of this function

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starts flat but curves steeply upward.

Question 5

y = 2x shows

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exponential growth.

Question 6

For the linear function, y increases by a of 3 each time x increases by 1. For the exponential function, y increases by a(n) of 3.

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difference; factor; ratio

Question 7

Type:

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linear growth

Question 8

By year 3, which option will give you more money?

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option 2

Question 9

What kind of growth model (pattern) is shown in the table?

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linear

Question 10

What kind of growth model (pattern) is shown in the table?

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exponential

Linear Growth vs. Exponential Growth Answers

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