Question

question 1
what type of equation has a squared exponent and produces a graph called a parabola?
piecewise-defined
exponential
linear
quadratic

question 2
what type of function takes on the forms (f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c) and (f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k)?
quadratic
exponential
linear
piecewise-defined

Explanation:

Analyze Question 1

An equation with a squared exponent (highest degree of 2) that produces a U-shaped curve called a parabola is a quadratic equation.

• Piecewise-Defined: Defined by multiple sub-functions.
• Exponential: Has a variable in the exponent (e.g., \(2^x\)).
• Linear: Has a degree of 1 and produces a straight line.
• Quadratic: Has a squared term (degree of 2) and produces a parabola.

Analyze Question 2

The standard form \(f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c\) and the vertex form \(f(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k\) represent a quadratic function.

• Quadratic: Matches both given algebraic forms.
• Exponential: Takes the form \(f(x) = ab^x\).
• Linear: Takes the form \(f(x) = mx + b\).
• Piecewise-Defined: Expressed using multiple formulas over different intervals.

Answer:

Question 1

• O Piecewise-Defined
• O Exponential
• O Linear
• O Quadratic (Correct answer)

Question 2

• O Quadratic (Correct answer)
• O Exponential
• O Linear
• O Piecewise-Defined