Linear vs Exponential and Exp Growth vs Decay

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What is a linear function?

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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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What is the difference between linear growth and exponential growth?

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Linear growth increases by a constant amount over equal intervals, while exponential growth increases by a constant percentage over equal intervals.

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What is exponential decay?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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What is the formula for exponential growth?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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What is the formula for exponential decay?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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How can you identify a linear function from a table of values?

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A linear function will have a constant difference between consecutive y-values for equal intervals of x.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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How can you identify an exponential function from a table of values?

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An exponential function will have a constant ratio between consecutive y-values for equal intervals of x.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1A

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What is the initial value in an exponential function?

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What does the base in an exponential function represent?

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The base in an exponential function represents the growth (if > 1) or decay (if between 0 and 1) factor.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B