Classify and Compare Linear, Quadratic, Exponential Functions

Which equation best fits the data in the table?

• y = 15940x - 2423.6

• y = 267.71x² -3494.46 + 16500

• y = 16500(0.80)^x

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

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• All of the above

Two functions are shown below.

For what value of x will f(x) = g(x)?

f(x) = 20x – 6

g(x) = 2(3)^x

• x = 1

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 4

• A

• B

• C

• D

Monica did an experiment to compare two method of warming an object. The results are shown in the table above. Which statement best describes her results?

• The temperature using both methods changed at a constant rate.

• The temperature using both methods changed at an exponential rate.

• The temperature using Method 2 changed at a constant rate.

• The temperature using Method 2 changed at an exponential rate.

Which student's number pattern is linear?

• Ashley

• Hector

• Jamal

• Karina

Pick a function that best models the following situation:  A babysitter getting paid hourly.

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Neither

Pick a function that best models the following situation: A speed of a rollercoaster from start to finish. 

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Neither

Pick a function that best models the following situation: The population of penguins in Antarctica. 

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Neither

Pick a function that best models the following situation:  The altitude of a bumblebee going to land on a flower.

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Neither