Linear vs Exponential vs Quadratic

My function has a constant rate of change.

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My function increases and decreases.

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My range is (0, ∞).

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My function models growth rates.

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Maggie is knitting blankets for the residents of a local nursing home. She already has 6 blankets completed. After one week, Kay has 8 blankets. After two weeks, Kay has 10 blankets. Kay's scenario is best represented by a _______________ function.

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• None of the above

True or False: All increasing exponential functions eventually exceed all increasing linear functions.

• True

• False

Which function increases faster: f(x) = 4x or g(x) = 3^x ?

• f(x)

• g(x)

• Neither - they increase at the same rate

How should this function be classified?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Quadratic

• None of the above

How should this function be classified?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Quadratic

• None of the above

A machine salesperson earns a base salary of $40,000 plus a commission of $300 for every machine he sells. Which best describes this function?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• None of the above