document.write( "Question 1119016: Determine whether the function is linear or quadratic. Identify the quadratic, linear, and constant terms.
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document.write( "You must simplify the expression before trying\r\n" );
document.write( "to answer the questions.  Here's what you must \r\n" );
document.write( "do first:\r\n" );
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document.write( "So you see, since the x² term cancels out, it is\r\n" );
document.write( "not a quadratic function, but a linear function.\r\n" );
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