Exploring Linear Growth
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Objective
I can identify linear growth in tables and graphs.
Part 1 of 4
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
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A linear function has a constant change in y when x is incremented by a constant amount.
- 2
A quadratic function has a constant change in the change of y when x is incremented by a constant amount.
- 3
An exponential function has a constant multiplying factor when x increases by 1.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
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What is the defining characteristic of linear growth when examining a table of values?
In a table of values, the x-values increase by 2 each time. If the y-values increase by 5 each time, is the relationship linear? Explain.
Part 4 of 4
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“The table below shows values for x and y. Does the table represent a linear function? Explain why or why not. x y 1 5 2 8 3 11 4 14”
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