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The following tables show some values from three different functions. which of these functions could be quadratic?

The following tables show some values from three different functions. which of these-example-1
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Answer:

C. III only

Explanation:

a quadratic function means that as the maximum power in its arguments it is squaring 1 or more items.

so, let's look at the tables.

table I shows the powers of 2. y = 2^x

2^0 = 1

2^1 = 2

2^2 = 4

2^3 = 8

so, it is not saying anything in general.

table II shows an "identity" equation. y = x

0 = 0

1 = 1

2 = 2

3 = 3

this does not square anything.

table III shows then finally a square equation. y = x^2

0^2 = 0

1^2 = 1

2^2 ≈ 4

3^2 = 9

hurray !

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