Linear vs Exponential Functions

Linear or Exponential?

• Linear

• Exponential

Linear or Exponential?

• Linear

• Exponential

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Values of my function will exceed the values of the other functions over the interval [-1, 1].

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Which of the following equations represents a linear function?

Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?

• A straight line with a positive slope

• A curve that increases rapidly

• A horizontal line

• A parabola opening upwards

• A straight line with a negative slope

• A curve that decreases rapidly

• A curve that increases rapidly

• A horizontal line

• The linear function grows faster than the exponential function.

• The exponential function grows faster than the linear function.

• Both functions grow at the same rate.

• The growth rates cannot be compared.