Exploring Linear and Nonlinear Functions

To learn about trigonometric functions

To understand polynomial functions

To solve quadratic equations

To compare linear and nonlinear functions

Table

Paragraph

Graph

Equation

X-intercept

Slope

Constant term

Y-intercept

By finding the point where the line crosses the x-axis

By finding the point where the line crosses the y-axis

By calculating the slope

By looking at the table values

3

2

1

4

Calculating the average

Finding the x-intercept

Working backwards

Using the slope formula

The slope of the function

The y-intercept of the function

The x-intercept of the function

The highest point on the graph

It forms a curve

It forms a straight line

It has multiple peaks

It has no intercepts

2.5

5

0.4

10

The function starts at a higher point on the y-axis

The function has a lower slope

The function has a higher slope

The function starts at a lower point on the y-axis