Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
Exponential growth occurs when the variable is in the exponent and the exponential base is greater than 1. In A, the base is 2; in D, 1.2 raised to 2y is equivalent to 1.44 raised to y; and in F, the base is 1.12. The added 67 in F does not change its growth pattern.
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