Comparing Rates of Change in Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

Is this table linear, quadratic, exponential, or none of the above?

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• none of the above

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

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Neither

What type of function is f(x)=2(1/7)^x ?

• Exponential Growth

• Linear

• Exponential Decay

• Quadratic

Compare the rates of change.

• Tyler has the greater rate of change with 2/3

• Aubri has the greater rate of change with 3/2

• Tyler has the greater rate of change with 3/2

• They have the same rate of change.

Two linear functions are shown below. Which function has the greater rate of change?

• Function A

• Function B

Which function is exponential and decreasing?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What type of function describes the story below?
You have $10 and earn $5 every week. 

• Linear

• Exponential

• Neither

What is happening at D?

• Stationary

• Moving slowly

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

What type of function does this represent?

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• none

Constant rate of change is the same thing as...

• slope

• y-intercept