Question

The population of a certain type of seahorse grew by 13% from year to year.

Should the be modeled linear function or Exponential function ?

Answer 1

Answer: Exponential function

Explanation:

A linear function is the form
`f(x)=mx+c` , where m is the constant rate of change of y with respect to x and c is the y-intercept.

An exponential growth function is in the form
`f(x)=A(1+r)^x`, where r is the rate of growth (generally in percent) and A is initial value.

If the population of a certain type of seahorse grew by 13% from year to year, then the rate of growth is 13% .

Hence it is an exponential equation.