Linear Growth vs. Exponential Growth

Question 1

What means the same as 6 × 5?

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C: 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6

Question 2

Identify the type of function graphed to the right.

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A: linear

Question 3

Identify the type of function graphed to the right.

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B: exponential

Question 4

As x increases by 1 unit, what is the exponential growth factor? ⇒ 3

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1.5

Question 5

What is the missing number in the table?

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16

Question 6

Some of the graph is shown. The graph shows exponential growth.✔ linear growth.quadratic growth.no clear pattern.

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B: ✔ linear growth.

Question 7

If the pattern continued, what value of y would be associated with x = 6? y =

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24

Question 8

Which of the following situations represent linear growth? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: Martin’s savings account increases because he deposits $25 each week.; C: Each week, an athlete getting into shape loses 2 pounds.; D: Mei-Lin earns $9 an hour at her job.

Question 9

Which of the following situations describe exponential growth? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: The number of butterflies in an area increases by 10% per year.; C: Kristy bought a collector’s coin for $2.15 and its value increases at a rate of 3% per year.; D: The number of people who have heard a rumor increases because every person tells 2 other people.

Question 10

Which growth pattern is represented in the table? exponential✔ linearother

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B: ✔ linear

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