Comparing Linear and Quadratic Tables

If a function increases by a common difference, what kind of function does it represent?

• Quadratic

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

A lottery winner must choose between g(x) and h(x) for the distribution of winnings. Each month the distribution increases as shown in the tables. If the payout will last two years, which plan should the winner choose and why?

• The winner should choose g(x) because the table starts with thousands.

• The winner should choose h(x) because it will eventually yield more money.

• g(x) will eventually yield more money than h(x).

Determine whether the table of values represent a linear, quadratic, or exponential pattern.

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• None of the above

Identify whether the function is linear, quadratic, or exponential?

• Linear Growth

• Linear Decay

• Quadratic (Local Max)

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

• Linear

• Quadratic

• I don't know

• N/A

• Linear

• Quadratic

• I don't know

• N/A

• Linear

• Quadratic

• I don't know

• N/A

• Linear

• Quadratic

• I don't know

• N/A

• Linear

• Quadratic

• I don't know

• N/A

This table represents what kind of function?

• Linear because the y-values decrease at a constant rate

• Neither because there is no pattern in the y-values

• Quadratic because most y-values repeat and the 2nd difference is constant (the same)