In this lesson, you will work to show that linear functions change by equal differences over equal intervals while exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:
- Calculate rates of change of functions given graphs, equations, or tables.
- Use rates of change to describe how a linear function and an exponential function change over equal intervals.
Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:
- 5.15.1: Writing Equivalent Expressions
- 5.15.2: Linear Function Constant Rate of Change
- 5.15.2: Self Check
- 5.15.2: Additional Resources
- 5.15.3: Growth Rate of an Exponential Function
- 5.15.3: Self Check
- 5.15.3: Additional Resources
- 5.15.4: Comparing Linear and Exponential Growth
After that, you’ll practice and review.
- 5.15.5: Practice
- 5.15.6: Lesson Summary