Consider the following functions when thinking about the goal portion of this unit!
Linear Functions are defined by a constant rate of change. Lines may rise or fall but continue in the same direction forever.
Quadratic Functions curve once but both ends either rise or fall (meaning their end behavior is the same).
Cubic Functions have two changes in direction, some more defined than others. One end of the graph rises while the other end falls.
Square Root Functions have a starting point and begins to rise but quickly flattens out. One end continues in one direction forever.
Exponential Functions have a sharp curve to them. They either grow very quickly or decay very quickly. One end approaches an asymptote while the other either rises or falls.
Sinusoidal Functions oscillate, meaning there is a minimum and maximum to the graph and they fluctuate between these extremes. The pattern continues to repeat over and over.