Linear vs Exponential

Decide whether the word problem represents a linear or exponential function. . “A library has 8000 books, and is adding 500 more books each year.”

Determine if the mathematical representation is linear, exponential or neither.

Is the pictured graph growth, decay, or linear or none?  

A(n) _________________ function will ADD the same number each time.

“A bank account starts with $10. Every month, the amount of money in the account is tripled.” Is this a linear situation or an exponential situation?

A(n) _________________ function will MULTIPLY the same number each time.

“A gym’s customers must pay $50 for a membership, plus $3 for each time they use the gym.” Decide whether the word problem represents a linear or exponential function.

The cost of a product increases by $5 every month. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

The height of a tree increases by 10 centimeters every year. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?

The value of a stock increases by $2 every day. Is this an example of a linear or exponential function?