Which of the following scatterplots models an exponential relationship?

Question

A scatterplot has 17 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.
Image with alt text: A scatterplot has 17 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.

A scatterplot has 8 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.
Image with alt text: A scatterplot has 8 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.

A scatterplot has 9 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.
Image with alt text: A scatterplot has 9 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.

A scatterplot has 9 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.
Image with alt text: A scatterplot has 9 closed points plotted on a coordinate plane.
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Answer 1

To determine which scatterplot models an exponential relationship, you need to look for specific characteristics. An exponential relationship typically shows:

1. A rapid increase (or decrease) in the values as the x-values increase.
2. The points will curve upwards (or downwards) rather than forming a straight line.

While I can't see the images, you'll want to select the scatterplot that demonstrates these characteristics. An exponential growth pattern would show points that rise steeply, while exponential decay would show points that drop steeply but never actually reach zero.

Look for scattered points that ascend (or descend) steeply and curve, rather than forming a linear pattern (which would suggest a linear relationship). If you can provide descriptions of the plots or their arrangements, I could help you further in identifying the exponential scatterplot!