The graph of a linear function and an exponential function is shown below.
When x = 3, the linear function and the exponential function are equal. Which of these statements is true?
The linear function never exceeds the exponential function.
The exponential function never exceeds the linear function.
The linear function exceeds the exponential function for values of x that are greater than 3.
The exponential function exceeds the linear function for values of x that are greater than 3.