What is the first step in determining whether a table shows a linear , quadratic or exponential function ?

The correct answer is: Finding the relation between 2 consecutive y values (output values) will be the first step in determining whether a table shows a linear, quadratic or exponential function.

Step-by-step solution:-
The first step in determining whether a table shows a linear, quadratic or exponential function is to find the relation (difference and ratio) between 2 consecutive output values of the given function.
On the basis of the relation between output values for a given constant change in the input values determine the type of a function.
Final Answer:-
∴ Finding the relation between 2 consecutive y values (output values) will be the first step in determining whether a table shows a linear, quadratic or exponential function.