Question

Which of the following describe nonlinear functions? Select all that apply.A)polynomialB)lineC)quadratic functionD)parabolaE)exponential function

Answer 1

Answer:

The nonlinear functions are:

A) Polynomial

C) Quadratic function

D) Parabola

E) Exponential function

Only

B) Line

is a linear function

Explanation:

Linear functions are functions that have one dependent vaable and one independent variable. The indexes in these types of function are exactly 1 throughout the equation.

Example is:

$y=5x+3$

This is a linear function.

But if the index is less than or more than 1, the function is nonlinear.

Example:

$f(x)=x^2+5x+3$

This function is nonlinear.

From the given options, it is clear that

Polynomial

Quadratic function

Parabola

Exponential function

are all nonlinear function.