Linear or Exponential Word Problems

Tell whether the relationship described is linear or exponential.

• Linear

• Exponential

Tell whether the relationship described is linear or exponential.

• Linear

• Exponential

Tell whether the relationship described is linear or exponential.

• Linear

• Exponential

Tell whether the function is linear or exponential.

• Linear

• Exponential

Tell whether the function is linear or exponential.

• Linear

• Exponential

Tell whether the function is linear or exponential.

• Linear

• Exponential

Tell whether the function is linear or exponential.

• Linear

• Exponential

Write an equation that models the following situation: Samantha's hair was known to grow very rapidly. It began at a length of 6 in and grew at a rate of 14% a week. (HINT: Write out the equation on a separate piece of paper and hen simplify inside the parenthesis)

• y=6(0.14)^x

• y=6(1+14)^x

• y=6(1.14)^x

• y=6(0.86)^x

The value of a car is $15,000 and depreciates at a rate of 8% per year. What is the exponential equation?

• y=8(15,000)^x

• y=15,000(1.08)^x

• y=15,000(0.92)^x

• y=15,000(0.08)^x

James' 70 in. giant peach doubles in size every week. Write an expression that would represent how big the peach is after 5 weeks.

• y = 70(2)³⁵

• y = 70(2)⁵

• y = 2(70)⁵

• y = 5(70)²