Question

Classify the function as linear or quadratic and identify the quadratic, linear, and constant terms. f(x) = 6x2 + x − 12

Answer 1

We have been given the equation

$f(x) = 6x^2 +x-12$

The degree of the given polynomial is 2.

Hence, the function is quadratic.

The term with exponent 2 on x is called the quadratic term. The term with exponent  1 on x is called linear and the term without any variable is a constant term.

Therefore, we have

Quadratic term = $6x^2$

Linear term = $x$

Constant term =$-12$