A1.F.LE.A.1.a

Know that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals and that exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.

Example Problems
The brightness of a distant supernova decreases with time t (in hours) according to

By what factor is the brightness multiplied each hour?
The price of a cryptocurrency follows

where t is the time in hours since tracking began. What percent is added to the price each hour?
An insect population declines with time t (in years) according to

By what factor is the population multiplied each year?
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