Math Problem Statement

What function are they?

What function are they?

Solution

Let's analyze each table in the image to determine the type of function they represent.

Table 1:

xf(x)
-10.2
00.8
13.2
212.8
351.2
4204.8

This is an exponential function since each value of f(x)f(x) is being multiplied by a constant factor as xx increases. Specifically, it appears that f(x)=0.2×4xf(x) = 0.2 \times 4^x.


Table 2:

xy
0-1.25
1-0.75
2-0.5
3-0.25
40
50

This looks like a linear function since the values are increasing by a constant difference. It seems that y=0.25x+by = -0.25x + b, where bb may be around 1.25-1.25.


Table 3:

xf(x)
-1-5
02
19
240
3135
4320

This looks like a polynomial function or possibly a quadratic or cubic. It increases very rapidly, which suggests that f(x)f(x) is likely a cubic function, f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3-type function.


Table 4:

xf(x)
-1-2
00
12
216
336
488

This is likely a quadratic function since the rate of increase suggests a parabolic pattern. The function likely follows f(x)=ax2+bx+cf(x) = ax^2 + bx + c.


Table 5:

xy
01
15
210
329
468
5133

This table could represent a quadratic or cubic function, as the values grow at an increasing rate. Further analysis suggests that it could be cubic.


Table 6:

xf(x)
140
238
336
434
532
630

This is a linear function with a negative slope. The function appears to be of the form f(x)=2x+bf(x) = -2x + b, where b=42b = 42.


Summary of functions:

  1. Exponential: f(x)=0.2×4xf(x) = 0.2 \times 4^x
  2. Linear: y=0.25x+by = -0.25x + b
  3. Cubic or Polynomial
  4. Quadratic: f(x)=ax2+bx+cf(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
  5. Cubic or Polynomial
  6. Linear: f(x)=2x+42f(x) = -2x + 42

Would you like further clarification or detailed steps for finding the exact functions?

Related questions:

  1. How do you identify exponential growth in a function table?
  2. What is the method to determine a quadratic function from a table of values?
  3. Can you explain how to differentiate between polynomial and exponential growth?
  4. How do linear functions differ from quadratic functions in terms of rates of change?
  5. What is the role of constants and coefficients in polynomial functions?

Tip: When dealing with function tables, check for constant ratios for exponential functions and constant differences for linear functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Linear Functions
Cubic Functions
Quadratic Functions
Polynomials

Formulas

Exponential Function: f(x) = 0.2 * 4^x
Linear Function: y = -0.25x + b
Cubic Function
Quadratic Function: f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
Linear Function: f(x) = -2x + 42

Theorems

Exponential Growth
Linear Growth
Polynomial Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12