Describe a situation that models a linear pattern and then describe a situation that models a nonlinear pattern. give both situations an equation and do NOT say which situation is linear or non linear
Situation 1:
A company produces and sells smartphones. Each month, the company increases its production by 100 units. The equation for this situation could be written as y = 100x where x represents the number of months and y represents the total number of smartphones produced.
Situation 2:
A population of rabbits in a forest. Initially, there are 50 rabbits. Each month, the population doubles as each pair of rabbits produces a new pair of offspring. The equation for this situation could be written as y = 50 * 2^x where x represents the number of months and y represents the total population of rabbits.