Question

How can you distinguish between a linear and exponential function?

Answer 1

Explanation: A linear function, has y-values with equal differences. An exponential function has y-values with equal ratios.

Answer 2

A linear function is a function whose graph is a straight line. An exponential function is a function in which the variable appears in an exponent. A linear function has a constant rate of change, meaning that the rate of change between two points on the line is the same. An exponential function has a variable rate of change, meaning that the rate of change between two points on the line is not constant.