Identifying Functions Types of Functions: Linear Quadratic Exponential Absolute Value Cubic Rational Square Root
Linear Functions Form a straight line Increase or decrease across the entire domain Have a constant rate of change Equation has x1 in the numerator (can be written as y=mx+b)
Quadratic Functions Form a PARABOLA “U shaped graph” Have a maximum or minimum point Equation has x2 Ex: f(x) = 3x2 – x + 4
Exponential Functions Curved graphs Increase or decrease across the entire domain. Form an “L shape” Get close to being horizontal but never exactly Equation has the x as an exponent Ex: f(x) = 3x
Absolute Value Functions Form a “V shaped” graph Made of straight lines Has a maximum or minimum point Equation has absolute value symbol Ex: f(x) = │x│
Cubic Functions Forms an “S” curve Can have a maximum and minimum (not always) Ends go in opposite directions Equation has x3 Ex: f(x) = x3 – x + 4
Rational Functions Form 2 separate curves, similar to the “L” shaped curves Equation has x in the denominator Ex:
Square Root Functions Form half of a sideways parabola Increase or decrease over the entire domain Equation has Ex:
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Classify the graphs & Equations Write the letter of the graph and number of the equation that fits each category. Linear Quadratic Exponential Absolute Value Cubic Rational Square Root
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