Linear:

Comparing Linear & Quadratics Function Equations & Graphs Quadratic:

Image made using Desmos What is the connection between the linear functions equation and its graph? (Meaning how does what you see in the equation relate to what you see on the graph) y = 2x + 3 y = mx + c (standard formula for a line) The graph is linear because its first degree. We can see the y-intercept is c - y = 2x + 3, so 3 = y-intercept. The m is the gradient, in this case 2. The slope of the line is 2. This is a constant rate of change, meaning the line is ALWAYS going up by 2.

What are the similarities and differences between the relationship between the equation and graph for a quadratic vs. a linear function? How do you see this in the function equation, table, and graph? Different: parabola (x2) is symmetrical, whereas line does the same thing forever. The parabola turns around at a certain point. This means the parabola does NOT have a constant rate of change (the distance between points grows every time, unlike on a line, where the distance is always 2). Same: c is still the y-intercept. Y = x2 5 and 5 is the y-intercept. Why are there two solutions to the quadratic equation? How can you see this in the graph? x2 5 = 11 (x = 4 or 4) Because the parabola is symmetrical, the right and left sides have the same yvalue This means -4 gives the same answer as +4. You can also see it in the chart, for every value of y that you get, there were two values of x that gave that answer (except for at the turning point).