Problem of the Week

Due Friday 15 February 2013

Explain the differences between f x x 2 and f x 2 x by creating a table and separately
graphing them. Use a table with three columns in it (x, x2, 2x) and vary values from -2 to 8.
Attach the tables and the graphs to this paper.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
Which one grows faster? Why?
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What similarities do both graphs have?
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What differences do they have?
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How does having the variable be the exponent (rather than the base) affect the graph?
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Which function would you rather have represent the growth of your money in the bank and why?
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Identify which graph is quadratic and which one is exponential on your graphs.