Graphs of Non-Linear Functions
Students plot and sketch graphs of quadratic, cubic, reciprocal, and exponential functions. They interpret the features of these graphs in real-world contexts.
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Students plot and sketch graphs of quadratic, cubic, reciprocal, and exponential functions. They interpret the features of these graphs in real-world contexts.
Key Questions
- How do the shapes of quadratic, cubic, and reciprocal graphs differ?
- What happens to an exponential graph as x becomes very large or very small?
- How can we use graphs to model real-world phenomena like population growth?
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