Quadratics

Question

How would i identify if a the following question is a line , quadratic or other. Also how would i graph a parabola 2x-2^2- 3 ?  

Answer 1

If the equation is of 1st degree, such that the highest exponent value of x is 1, then it is a line.

 

If the equation of 2nd degree, such that the highest exponent value of x is 2, then it is a parabola or quadratic.

 

If the equation of degree greater than 2, then is it a continuous curve.

 

If the equation has a numerator and denominator, then it is a rational equation.  It is not continuous because of the asymptotes.