Question

Classify the function as linear or quadratic and identify the quadratic, linear, and constant terms.

f(x) = 6x2 + x − 12

Answer 1

Answer: Quadratic; 6x^2, x, -12

Detailed Explanation:

The highest power of the function (degree) is 2. Therefore it is a quadratic function. The quadratic term is 6x^2 since its power is 2, the linear term is x since its power is 1 and the constant term is -12.