Linear versus exponential IRL word problems

Linear versus exponential IRL word problems

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear function?

Back

A linear function is a function that creates a straight line when graphed. It can be represented by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an exponential function?

Back

An exponential function is a function in which an independent variable appears in the exponent. It can be represented by the equation y = a(b^x), where a is a constant, b is the base, and x is the exponent.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of function: "A gym’s customers must pay $50 for a membership, plus $3 for each time they use the gym."

Back

Linear

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of function: "A library has 8000 books, and is adding 500 more books each year."

Back

Linear

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of function: "A science experiment involves periodically measuring the number of mold cells present on a piece of bread. At the start of the experiment, there are 50 mold cells. Each time a periodic observation is made, the number of mold cells triples."

Back

Exponential

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write an equation for: "A gym’s customers must pay $50 for a membership, plus $3 for each time they use the gym."

Back

y = 3x + 50

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write an equation for: "At the start of a carnival, you have 50 ride tickets. Each time you ride the roller coaster, you have to pay 6 tickets."

Back

y = 50 - 6x

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