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OpenStudy (anonymous):

hoe can tell by simplifying a function whether it is linear or quadratic?

OpenStudy (ragingsquirrel):

*How can I

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry! typo!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if it is a polynomial of degree 2 it is qudratic deg 1 linear

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so if its squared is quadratic?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:o

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This is a quadratic function \[f(x) = Ax^2 + Bx + C\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This is a linear function \[f(x) = Ax + b\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you look carefully you'll realize that a quadratic function has variables raised to the power 2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

While a linear function is a combination of a variable with some numbers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh! okay.. i see now!

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