Math Problem Statement

Identifying the Characteristics of Linear and Exponential Functions

Solution

The table in the image requires identifying the type and behavior of given functions as either linear or exponential. Here's how to determine the type and behavior for each function:

Types of Functions:

  1. Linear Functions are in the form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm and bb are constants.
  2. Exponential Functions are in the form y=abxy = a \cdot b^x, where aa is a constant and bb is the base of the exponential.

Behavior of Functions:

  • Linear Growth/Decay: Linear functions have a constant rate of change (slope).
    • Positive slope m>0m > 0: Linear Growth.
    • Negative slope m<0m < 0: Linear Decay.
  • Exponential Growth/Decay: Exponential functions have a rate of change proportional to their value.
    • Base b>1b > 1: Exponential Growth.
    • Base 0<b<10 < b < 1: Exponential Decay.

Analyzing Each Function:

  1. f(x)=45x80f(x) = 45x - 80

    • Type: Linear (since it's in the form mx+bmx + b)
    • Behavior: Growth (since the slope 45>045 > 0)
  2. d(y)=8(4)yd(y) = 8(4)^y

    • Type: Exponential (since it's in the form abxa \cdot b^x)
    • Behavior: Growth (since the base 4>14 > 1)
  3. p(t)=190(1.2)tp(t) = 190(1.2)^t

    • Type: Exponential
    • Behavior: Growth (since the base 1.2>11.2 > 1)
  4. g(x)=18x+250g(x) = -18x + 250

    • Type: Linear
    • Behavior: Decay (since the slope 18<0-18 < 0)
  5. h(x)=200(0.9)xh(x) = 200(0.9)^x

    • Type: Exponential
    • Behavior: Decay (since the base 0.9<10.9 < 1)

Summary Table:

FunctionTypeBehavior
f(x)=45x80f(x) = 45x - 80LinearGrowth
d(y)=8(4)yd(y) = 8(4)^yExponentialGrowth
p(t)=190(1.2)tp(t) = 190(1.2)^tExponentialGrowth
g(x)=18x+250g(x) = -18x + 250LinearDecay
h(x)=200(0.9)xh(x) = 200(0.9)^xExponentialDecay

Would you like more details or have any questions about the functions?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you identify the slope in a linear function?
  2. What are some real-world examples of exponential growth and decay?
  3. How do you determine the y-intercept of a linear function?
  4. What is the difference between exponential growth and linear growth?
  5. Can an exponential function have a negative base?

Tip:

When analyzing functions, always look for the form of the equation first; it helps in identifying the type and behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Exponential Functions
Function Behavior

Formulas

Linear function: y = mx + b
Exponential function: y = a * b^x

Theorems

Linear Growth: Positive slope (m > 0)
Linear Decay: Negative slope (m < 0)
Exponential Growth: Base (b > 1)
Exponential Decay: Base (0 < b < 1)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12