1. Nonlinear Graphs Homework Name: ____________________
Literacy
Why do we call quadratic equations quadratics when quad usually means four?
Research
What shape would a graph take if it’s highest power was 4? What about 5?
Memory
Substitute the x values into the equation of the graph in order to get the y values.
Skill Practice
Match the graphs to their corresponding equations.
y = 2x y = 2x2 y = 2x3 y = 2/x
Sketch graphs of the following, using the table of values: 1) 2) 3)
Challenge
Sketch the graphs of:
y = 1/x2
y = 1/x3
y = 1/x4
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Describe the shapes of the graphs! x -2 -1 1 2 3
y = x2 - 3 x -2 -1 1 2 3
y = x3 + 2x x -3 -2 -1
-0.5
0.5 1 2 3
y = 3/x