Question

Linear functions always have a constant rate of change, while exponential functions have variable rates of change. (1 point)
Responses

False
False

True
True

Answer 1

True.

Linear functions f(x)=mx+b have a constant rate of change (slope m). Exponential functions f(x)=a·b^x change by a constant factor per unit (or have derivative proportional to their current value), so their absolute rate of change varies with x.