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F-LE.1.a Warmup M1-028-A02-V01

Distinguish linear from exponential situations by equal differences versus equal factors over equal intervals.

Use ratios to identify an exponential pattern

Problem

Calculate the ratios of consecutive outputs in the table. Are they constant? Use the ratios to decide whether the pattern is exponential.

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A multiplicative pattern is detected by ratios only after confirming that the input steps are equal. We’ll divide each later output by the one immediately before it, keeping the order consistent with the table. If one factor repeats, it identifies the family, while the factor’s size tells whether the outputs grow or decay.

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Curriculum context
Course
Math I
Standard
F-LE.1.a
Category
Functions
Domain
Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models
Objective
Distinguish linear from exponential situations by equal differences versus equal factors over equal intervals.
Problem type
Use ratios to identify an exponential pattern