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Common Core Standard HSF-LE.A.1a Questions

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

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Grade 11 Linear Equations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a
Given the table below, which lists some of the values of the function f(x), which of the following is true, and why?

           x                    f(x)         
0-4
22
48
614
820
  1. f(x) is linear, because the difference of y-values over equal intervals is constant.
  2. f(x) is linear, because the difference of x-values is constantly 2 units.
  3. f(x) is exponential, because the ratio of y-values over equal intervals is constant.
  4. It cannot be determined whether f(x) is linear or exponential, because there are no intervals of only one unit in the table.
Grade 11 Linear Equations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a
Given the table below, which lists some of the values of the function f(x), which of the following is true, and why?

           x                    f(x)         
-338
03
324
6192
7384
  1. The function is linear, since the difference in most x-values is 3 units.
  2. The function is exponential, since the ratio of y-values, over equal intervals, is constant.
  3. It cannot be determined, since the difference in x-values is not constant.
  4. The function is neither linear nor exponential. Both the difference of y-values and the ratio of y-values are not constant for all the values presented in the table.
Grade 10 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a

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What is the value of Δf=f(x+Δx)-f(x), using the definition of f(x)? Simplify your answer fully.
  1. mΔx+2b
  2. Δx-2b
  3. mΔx
  4. Δx+2m
Grade 10 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a

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Given the answer in the previous question, which of the following gives the best reasoning as to why one can conclude that a linear function grows by equal differences over equal intervals?
  1. Because the resulting equation for Δf is also linear, it will increase at a constant rate.
  2. Because there is no slope in the resulting equation, the value of Δf is constant.
  3. Since the resulting equation for Δf has no b value, it is independent of the y-intercept. As such, Δf will increase by equal amounts over equal intervals.
  4. Since Δf is dependent only on the length of the interval, as long as the interval Δx is constant, Δf will be the same.
Grade 10 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a

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What if, for the linear function f(x), m=0?
  1. This means that the above reasoning is invalid.
  2. For how the function is defined above, m cannot equal zero.
  3. It makes things easier, since the growth rate of f(x) simply becomes zero (and thus constant) for all intervals.
  4. It does not change anything, since Δf is not dependent on m.
Grade 11 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a

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Using the definition of f(x) in the proposition, rewrite f(x+α)f(x), in simplest terms.
  1. 2abx+α
  2. bx+2α
  3. bα
  4. α
Grade 11 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a

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Which of the following reasons best explains why proposition A is true?
  1. Since α is a constant value, the value of f(x+α)f(x) will also be a constant value.
  2. Because the simplified form of f(x+α)f(x) is an exponential equation, it is valid for all values of x∈ℝ, and will be constant.
  3. Since the simplified form of f(x+α)f(x) is independent of x, it will be a constant value.
  4. Because a constant value to the power of a constant value is also a constant, the value f(x+α)f(x) will also be a constant value.
Grade 11 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a

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One way to restate Proposition A is as follows: "Exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals." What is the value of the equal factors and length of the equal intervals as represented in Proposition A?
  1. Equal factors are x0, equal intervals are c.
  2. Equal factors are α, equal intervals are x.
  3. Equal factors are α, equal intervals are c.
  4. Equal factors are c, equal intervals are α.
Grade 9 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a
A function which has a constant difference per interval is
  1. linear.
  2. exponential.
  3. logarithmic.
  4. none of the above.
Grade 9 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a
Which describes a function that has a constant factor per interval?
  1. Linear
  2. Exponential
  3. Both a and b
  4. None of the above

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