Nonlinear Functions and Equations

Nonlinear
Functions

Define a
function.

Differentiate
between
functions and
non-functions..

Use function
notation.

Graphing and Writing

Equations of Quadratics

Find key points of a

parabola (x-intercepts,
y-intercept, and vertex)
when given the function
in factored form.

Create rules for

quadratic functions
based on given
properties such as xintercepts, y-intercepts,
vertex, and direction of
parabola.

Factoring and Expanding

Quadratics

Factor quadratics
using greatest
common factor.

Factor quadratics
using difference
of squares.

Factor trinomials
when a equals 1.
Answer
common
questions
about
functions that
arise in
applied
problems.

Identify domain
and range.

Factor trinomials
when a does not
equal 1.

Expand
quadratics in
factored form.

Solving
Quadratics

Solve by
factoring.

Solve by
isolating x2.

Solving nonlinear
systems of equations

Estimate solutions
of a system
involving a linear
function and an
inverse function
using graphs.

Find solutions of
system involving a
linear function and
an inverse
function
algebraically.

Solve with
the
quadratic
formula.

Common
Logarithms

Recognize
what is
meant by
taking the
common
logarithm
of a real
number.

Rewrite any
real number
as a power
of 10 by
finding
common
logarithms.

Estimate solutions
of a system
involving a linear
function and a
quadratic function
using graphs.

Find solutions of
system involving a
linear function and
a quadratic
function
algebraically.

Use
common
logarithms
to solve
exponential
equations,
both in and
out of
context.