Linear Equation: y = mx + b
They tend to have same common differences. They increase linearly. They always have a straight line while making a graph. For every x-value there is only one y-value.
Quadratic Equation: y = ax² + bx + c
They have constant second differences. For every y value there are two x values. They always make a smile [ ∪ ] when the coefficient of x² is positive and sad [ ∩ ] curve on the graph when coefficient of x² is negative.
Exponential Equation: y = a(b)ˣ
Here the values of y changes more rapidly than the value of x. The values shifts too quickly in a exponential graph. For every y value there is only one x value. Has constant ratio.