Robert B. answered • 05/12/14
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Definitely quadratic :)
Linear is usually shown as y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept
You can tell a formula is quadratic when it is raised to a higher power, i.e. 2x^2
The squared is a dead give away. Hope that helps some!
Robert B.
when you hear quadratic think x2
when you hear linear think x
when you hear constant think of the integer(number without a variable)
Ex: 2x2+3x-9
2x2 = QUADRATIC term
3x = Linear term
-9 = Constant term
y=mx+b is like y=3x+4, so linear term is 3 which is the slope of the "line"(think linear) on a graph and the constant term would then be 4. The 4 is also referred to as the y intercept because thats where it crosses the line on the graph.
Its very helpful to graph this stuff out especially if you learn best visually
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Clorissa C.
ok thanks so much appericate your help.
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05/14/14
Robert B.
Glad I was able to help. Please give me a thumbs up or down depending on your experience. Thanks.
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