Identify Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions FLASHCARD

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What is the shape of a quadratic function?

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A parabola (U-shape) with a minimum or maximum point.

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What describes the shape of a linear function?

Back

An increasing, decreasing, or horizontal line.

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Identify the type of function: y = 2^x.

Back

Exponential Growth.

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Identify the type of function: y = -3x + 5.

Back

Linear.

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Identify the type of function: y = x^2 - 4.

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Quadratic.

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What is the shape of an exponential function?

Back

A curve with a horizontal asymptote.

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What type of function represents the spread of a virus like COVID-19?

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Exponential Growth.

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What is the general form of a linear function?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the general form of a quadratic function?

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y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the general form of an exponential function?

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y = ab^x, where a is a constant and b is the base.