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What Is The Difference Between Linear And Exponential Functions?

What Is The Difference Between Linear And Exponential Functions?

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Linear functions are y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Linear functions are y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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Linear functions have constant rate of change, expressed as y = mx + b.

Linear functions have constant rate of change, expressed as y = mx + b.

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Linear functions include straight-line equations such as y = 2x + 1 and y = mx + b.

Linear functions include straight-line equations such as y = 2x + 1 and y = mx + b.

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Exponential functions are f(x) = ax, where a is positive and not equal to 1. They model population growth and compound interest.

Exponential functions are f(x) = ax, where a is positive and not equal to 1. They model population growth and compound interest.

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Exponential functions model many phenomena and have unique characteristics that make them useful in problem-solving.

Exponential functions model many phenomena and have unique characteristics that make them useful in problem-solving.

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