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Without graphing, predict whether the function, y = 5x, shows exponential growth or decay. Justify your predictions.
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Without graphing, predict whether the function, y = 5x, shows exponential growth or decay. Justify your predictions.

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It should show growth because 5x is positive

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It is not exponential because it doesn't have an exponent. The exponent leads to the linear curve you see on the graph. y=5x has no exponent, meaning its a linear equation with a slope of 5.
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