DESCRIBING THE FUNCTION AS LINEAR OR EXPONENTIAL FUNCTION WORKSHEET

Describe each function as a linear function or exponential function.

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Problem 3 :

y = -6x + 9

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Problem 5 :

y = 3 (2)^x 

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Problem 7 :

Select which exponential function below models this situation: Lupe bought a gold chain for $350, and the value of the chain increases by 4% per year. Use 𝑦 for the value of the chain and 𝑡 for the time in years.

A) 𝑦 = 350^4𝑥       B) 𝑦 = 350(4)^𝑥

C) 𝑦 = 350(1.4)^𝑥      D) 𝑦 = 350(1.04)^𝑥

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