Question

Which adjustment would turn the equation y= -3x^2+4 into a linear function

take 4 out of the equation

switch the variables x and y

make an exponet 1 insted of 2

change -3 into a postive number

Answer 1

Answer: Third option.

Explanation:

It is important to know the following:

1. The Slope-Intercept form of a Linear function is:

`y=mx+b`

Where "m" is the slope of the line and "b" is the y-intercept.

Notice that the highest exponent of the variable "x" is 1.

2. The General form of a Quadratic function is:

`y=ax^2 + bx + c`

Where "a", "b" and "c" are known values (
`a\\eq 0`)

Notice that that the highest exponent of the variable "x" is 2.

The equation given in the exercise is:

`y= -3x^2+4`

Observe that highest exponent of the variable "x" is 2. Therefore, it is a Quadratic equation.

Therefore, making an exponent 1 instead of the exponent 2 would turn the given equation into a Linear function.