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QuizMultiple Choice

Linear Growth vs. Exponential Growth

Question 9 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II B

What kind of growth model (pattern) is shown in the table? xy152253125462553,125

Answer
A
square root
B
linear
C
exponential
D
quadratic

Explanation

As x increases by 1, y is multiplied by 5: 5, 25, 125, 625, 3,125. A constant multiplication factor shows exponential growth, described by y = 5^x. Therefore, the pattern is exponential growth.

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