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