Linear Functions
Rate of change
Slope
Axis of symmetry
Line that cuts the graph in half.
y=a(b)^x
a?
Start Value
y=x^2-6
Down 6
Start Value means....
y-intercept
The highest y value
Maximum
y=a(b)^x
b?
Common Ratio
y=-x^2
Reflect over the x-axis.
You determine if the line is steeper or flatter by looking at the ......
slope
The lowest y-value
Minimum
Growth or Decay?
y=5(7/2)^x
Growth
y=(x-4)^2
Right 4
Determine the slope
-2/3
y=x^2-3x+10
Y-intercept?
10
y=5(2/7)^x
Decay
y=-(x+5)^2
Reflect over x-axis
Left 5
The linear parent function is transformed down 3. What is the equation?
y=x-3
Is the parabola opening up or down?
y=-3x^2+5x-1
Down
y=100(2)^x
y=2(x-5)^2+7
Vertical Stretch
Right 5
Up 7