HSF-LE.A.

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Linear and Exponential Functions Score:

1.Which set of coordinate pairs represents a linear function? Choose all that
apply.
A (1,2), (2,3), (3,4), (4,5), (2,2)

B (1,1), (2,4), (3,9), (4,16), (-1,1)

C (1,1), (2,4), (3,9), (4,16), (5,25)

D (1,2), (2,3), (3,4), (4,5), (5,6)

2.Which set of coordinate pairs represents an exponential function? Choose all

that apply.
A (1,2), (2,3), (3,4), (4,5), (2,2)

B (1,1), (2,4), (3,9), (4,16), (-1,1)

C (1,2), (2,5), (3,10), (4,17), (5,26)

D (1,2), (2,3), (3,4), (4,5), (5,6)

3.Describe the graph of f(x)= 2x+3. Choose all that apply.

A A parabola with a vertex at (0, 2/3).

B A line with a y-intercept at (0,3).

C A parabola that is downward facing.

D A line with a negative slope.

4.What function describes this graph?

A 2x+3

B -2x+3

C 2x^2+3

D -2x^2+3

E None of the above.

5.A cab company charges a 3 US$ boarding fee and then charges .75 US$ per mile.
Is this a linear or exponential function?
A Linear

B Exponential

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6.Suber is a new car lift service. They usually charge a set rate; but, during
emergencies, special holidays, and events, price doubles every hour between 12 and
5 p.m. Is the special rate a linear or exponential function?
A Linear

B Exponential

7.A scientist working for the Smithsonian wants to verify the age of a piece of
pottery. He uses carbon dating. He calculates using this chart. Is he using a linear or
exponential function to determine the artifact's age?
A Exponential

B Linear

8.Sonia's abuela wants her granddaughter to do her chores! Abuela gives Sonia 2
choices. Choice 1: receive one dollar for each day that Sonia does chores. Choice 2:
receive a penny the first day Sonia does chores, and each day the number of
pennies Sonia receives will double the previous day's pennies. Are these choices
linear or exponential growth?
A Choice 1 is linear and Choice 2 is linear.

B Choice 1 is linear and Choice 2 is exponential.

C Choice 1 is exponential and Choice 2 is linear.

D Choice 1 is exponential and Choice 2 is exponential.

9.What advice do you have for Sonia? Should she choose option 1 and receive a
dollar on her first day? Or, should she choose option 2 and receive a penny on her
first day? Be prepared to explain why.
A Choice 1 (1$ each day)

B Choice 2 (double pennies each day)

10.Take a look at the graphs of abuela's choices. What choices do the blue and red
graphs represent. If Sonia will be living with her abuela for 1 month, which is the
best choice? If Sonia will be living with her abuela for 6 months, which is the best
choice? Explain.

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