Mathematics

Tatiana Booth

30 December, 14:03

Decide whether the data in the table represent a linear function or an exponential function. Explain how you know.

x y

1 162

2 54

3 18

4 6

5 2

A. The data represent an exponential function because there is a common ratio of 3.

B. The data represent a linear function because there is a common difference of 108.

C. The data represent a linear function because there is a common difference of - 108.

D. The data represent an exponential function because there is a common ratio of 1/3.