Name: _______________
Linear or Exponential Homework
Say whether the given equation, table, or situation is linear or exponential, and explain why.
2) y = 3∙4x
1) y = 4x + 2
3)
x
0
1
2
3
4
5) The population of fish in a pond doubles every 3 years.
y
5
15
45
135
405
4)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
100
85
70
55
40
6) A man weighs 225 pounds, and loses 6 pounds per month.
Write an equation from the given table.
7)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
5
10
20
40
80
8)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
8
20
32
44
56
9)
x
0
1
2
3
4
10)
y
120
60
30
15
7.5
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
20
30
45
67.5
101.25
Name: _______________
Linear or Exponential Homework
Say whether the given equation, table, or situation is linear or exponential, and explain why.
2) y = 3∙4x
1) y = 4x + 2
3)
x
0
1
2
3
4
5) The population of fish in a pond doubles every 3 years.
y
5
15
45
135
405
4)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
100
85
70
55
40
6) A man weighs 225 pounds, and loses 6 pounds per month.
Write an equation from the given table.
7)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
5
10
20
40
80
8)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
8
20
32
44
56
9)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
120
60
30
15
7.5
10)
x
0
1
2
3
4
y
20
30
45
67.5
101.25