Linear Functions
Exponential Functions
Comparing and Evaluating
100
What operation happens in a linear function?
addition or subtraction
100
What operation happens in an exponential function?
multiplication or division
100
What type of function is this? 
a linear function
200
What is the general shape of a linear function? (in words)
A straight line
200
What is the general shape of an exponential function? (draw it)
200
What is the difference between the a linear and an exponential function on a graph
Different: Linear functions are the only straight line; exponential is curved
300
What is the equation of a linear function?
y=mx+b
300
What is a special characteristic about an exponential equation?
It has an x in the exponent
300
Evaluate: f(x)=7x-2 for x=-3
-23
400
How do you find the slope of a linear function?
rise over run
400
Is this equation growth or decay?
y--4(3)^x
growth (b =3)
400
Evaluate for x=2
f(x)=1/3(6)^x
12