Question

Your friend says that the table represents an exponential function because y is multiplied by a constant factor. Is your friend correct? Explain.

A.Yes. Because y is multiplied by a constant factor, the function is exponential.
B.Yes. Because y increases by greater amounts as x increases, the function is exponential.
C.No; Because y is multiplied by a constant factor, the function is not exponential.
D. No; Because x increases by different amounts, the function is not exponential.
x: 0,1,3,6
y: 2,10,50,250

Answer 1

C.No; Because y is multiplied by a constant factor, the function is not exponential.

Explanation:

For a set of number to be exponential, there is need for it to show a logical increase of a given time frame when the set of number is multiplied by a constant factor. In the table given, though the Y function is multiplied by a constant factor, the increase of the function is irregular so therefore cannot be said to be exponential.