Can someone explain to me what the difference between linear and exponential functions are in terms of when they are on a graph?

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cp123 · Answer

Like i know that exponential function's rate of change is always changing unlike linear, but what else? Is that it??

3mar · Answer

The exponential function does not touch the zero of y...never https://www.desmos.com/calculator/nv6sjrg9t8

cp123 · Answer

okay thanks. is that all the differences? what about in tables?

3mar · Answer

"tables"?

3mar · Answer

The 1st derivative of the linear function is a constant value, and the 2nd is zero.
The 1st derivative and the 2nd and the nth of the exponential function is always exponential.

cp123 · Answer

Like a table of all the input/output values.