The function, t(x), is shown in the table below. Is t better modeled by a linear or an exponential function? t(x) -3 10 -1 7.5 1 3 2.5 5 A Exponential: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant percent rate. B Linear: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant rate. Linear: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant percent rate. D Exponential: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant rate.

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Chapter9: Quadratic Functions And Equations
Section9.8: Analyzing Functions With Successive Differences
Problem 34HP
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The function, t(x), is shown in the table below. Is t better modeled by a linear or an exponential function?
t(x)
-3
10
-1
7.5
1
3
2.5
5
A
Exponential: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant percent rate.
B
Linear: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant rate.
Linear: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant percent rate.
D
Exponential: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant rate.
Transcribed Image Text:The function, t(x), is shown in the table below. Is t better modeled by a linear or an exponential function? t(x) -3 10 -1 7.5 1 3 2.5 5 A Exponential: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant percent rate. B Linear: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant rate. Linear: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant percent rate. D Exponential: as x increases by two units, t(x) decreases at a constant rate.
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