Linear vs. Quadratic Models

Linear vs. Quadratic Models

Multiple Choice

Does the given graph represent a linear or quadratic model?

• Linear

• Quadratic

Multiple Choice

Does the given graph represent a linear or quadratic model?

• Linear

• Quadratic

Poll

Which equation is used to represent a quadratic model?

• y = mx + b

• y = ax² + bx + c

Poll

Which equation is used to represent a linear model?

• y = ax² + bx + c

• y = mx + b

Open Ended

Use the table of values to determine if a linear or quadratic model exists. Then, find the equation best fit.

Open Ended

Use the table of valuses to determine if a linear or quadratic model exists. Then, find the equation for best fit.

Multiple Select

The table shows the number of students enrolled at Mapleton High School since 2002. Write an equation for the line best fit to predict the number of students enrolled in 2011.

• 3,722 students

• 3,902 students

• 3,632 students

• 3,812 students

Open Ended

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