Comparing Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Functions

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that can be represented by a straight line on a graph, characterized by a constant rate of change or a common difference.

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What is an exponential function?

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An exponential function is a function in which an independent variable appears in the exponent, characterized by a common multiplier or common ratio.

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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What is the difference between linear and exponential growth?

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Linear growth increases by a constant amount, while exponential growth increases by a constant percentage.

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What does the graph of a quadratic function look like?

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How do you identify a linear function from a table of values?

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A linear function will have a constant difference between consecutive y-values for equal intervals of x.

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How do you identify an exponential function from a table of values?

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An exponential function will have a constant ratio between consecutive y-values for equal intervals of x.

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola represented by a quadratic function.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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