Comparing Linear and Exponential Models
Students contrast linear and exponential functions using tables, graphs, and equations. They determine which model best fits a given real-world context.
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Students contrast linear and exponential functions using tables, graphs, and equations. They determine which model best fits a given real-world context.
Key Questions
- How does a constant rate of change differ from a constant percent rate of change?
- Why does an exponential function eventually exceed a linear function?
- How do we choose between a linear and an exponential model?
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