Where, a= Initial value
b= Common ratio

X
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Y
128
64
32
16
8
4
2
1
0.5
0.25
0.125

a=?
b=?
What is the Equation?

In which direction does the left side of the graph of this function point? a(x) = 3x - x2 + 4x - 2

Which statement best explains whether the table represents a linear or nonlinear function? input (x) output (y) 2 5 4 10 6 15 8 20 it is a linear function because the input values are increasing. it is a nonlinear function because the output values are increasing. it is a linear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output. it is a nonlinear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output.

Dana wants to identify the favorite professional baseball team of people in her community. she stands outside a local sporting goods store and asks every other person who enters, "what is your favorite professional baseball team? " will the results of her survey be valid? explain.