Q. Both of these functions grow as x gets larger and larger. Which function eventually exceeds the other? Choices:(A)f(x)=8x+3.3(B)g(x)=3.3x−5
Identify function types: Identify the type of each function.f(x)=8x+3.3 is a linear function because it is of the form y=mx+b.g(x)=3.3x−5 is an exponential function because it is of the form y=ax+c.
Compare growth rates: Compare the growth rates of linear and exponential functions. Generally, exponential functions grow faster than linear functions as x becomes very large.
Determine exceeding function: Determine which function will eventually exceed the other.Since g(x) is an exponential function and f(x) is a linear function, g(x) will eventually exceed f(x) as x gets larger.
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