I am looking for some help with this grade 11 Math question.

6. You have learned about quadratic and linear function in earlier grades. Explain in a variety of ways how you can distinguish the exponential function f (m) = 21 from the quadratic function f (m) = 3:2 and linear function f (m) = 22:. (Hint: compare the rate of change using nite differences in tables of values, and identify a constant ratio in the table of values). - Important When answering questions in a mathematics course, always use the following guidelines to help you do your best: 0 Provide full solutions, showing all of your steps. a Make sure that there is one step or idea per line. a Use one equal sign per line. a Make sure that equal signs line up vertically. a Don't use self-developed short form notations