Linear Vs Exponential

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What is a Linear Function?

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A linear function is a function that adds the same number each time, represented by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is an Exponential Function?

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An exponential function is a function that multiplies the same number each time, represented by the equation y = ab^x, where a is a constant and b is the base.

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Identify the pattern: 2, 7, 12, 17, ...

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The pattern is +5.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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Identify the pattern: 3, 6, 12, 24, ...

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The pattern is x2.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is the equation for a linear function with a slope of 8.5 and a y-intercept of 25.5?

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The equation is y = 8.5x + 25.5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the slope in a linear function represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change of the function, indicating how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the base in an exponential function represent?

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The base represents the factor by which the function's value multiplies for each unit increase in x.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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If a function doubles every hour, what type of function is it?

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It is an exponential function.

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If a function increases by a constant amount, what type of function is it?

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It is a linear function.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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The general form is y = mx + b.