Mathematical Functions
Linear function
f(x)=ax+b
used to graph straight lines.
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Quadratic function
f(x)=ax²+bx+c
used to graph parabolas.
parts
Axis of symmetry
X axis
Y axis
vertex
EX
Cubic function (polynomial function)
f(x)=ax³+bx²+cx+d
used to graph parabola
parts
maximum
minimum
roots
y intercept
EX
Constant function
f(x)=c
used for horizontal lines
EX
Absolute value function
f(x)=|x|
EX
Exponential function
f(x)=a^x
Variable is an exponent, then its a exponential function
EX
Square root function
f(x)=√x
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