Quad vs. Exp Functions

What is the general form of a quadratic function?

• Both B and C are correct

What is the general form of an exponential function?

Which function type has a constant rate of change?

• Quadratic function

• Exponential function

• Both have constant rates of change

• Neither have constant rates of change

Which function type can have a maximum or minimum value?

• Quadratic function

• Exponential function

• Both can have maximum or minimum values

• Neither can have maximum or minimum values

What does the graph of a quadratic function look like?

• A straight line

• A parabola

• An exponential curve

• A circle

What does the graph of an exponential function look like?

• A straight line

• A parabola

• An exponential curve

• A circle

Which function type is defined for all real numbers?

• Quadratic function

• Exponential function

• Both are defined for all real numbers

• Neither is defined for all real numbers

In a quadratic function, what determines the direction of the parabola?

• Determines the direction of the curve

• Determines the steepness of the curve

• Determines the y-intercept

• Determines the x-intercept

• It is always positive