Algebra I: Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions

Objectives

• Use a table and a graph to compare the changes in linear and exponential expressions as x is increased
• Recognize that as x increases, a linear expression increases at a constant rate (additively) while an exponential function increases multiplicatively

Vocabulary

• Linear expression
• Exponential expression

About the Lesson

This lesson involves comparing data from two different scenarios—linear and exponential growth. As a result, students will:

• Complete a table involving prize money scenarios.
• Examine the table for trends in the growth of each prize money scenarios.
• Examine the graphs to compare the data.