Q. Both of these functions grow as x gets larger and larger. Which function eventually exceeds the other?Choices:(A)f(x)=2x+9(B)g(x)=2x
Identify function types: Identify the types of functions for f(x) and g(x).f(x)=2x+9 is a linear function because it is of the form y=mx+b.g(x)=2x is an exponential function because the variable x is in the exponent.
Compare growth rates: Compare the growth rates of linear and exponential functions.Exponential functions grow at a faster rate than linear functions as x becomes very large.
Determine exceeding function: Determine which function will eventually exceed the other.Since g(x)=2x is an exponential function and f(x)=2x+9 is a linear function, and we know that exponential functions grow faster than linear functions, g(x)=2x will eventually exceed f(x)=2x+9 as x gets larger.
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