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Chapter 3: Q. 390 (page 346)

Draw a sketch of the square and cube functions. What are the similarities and differences in the graphs?

Short Answer

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The graph of square function is

Similarity: Both functions pass through the origin.

Differences: The square function has the same y-value for 2 different x-values.

While cubic function has a unique y-value for a unique x-value.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Plot square function using a graphing calculator 

Here for x=-2,2

y=4

02

Step 2. Plot cubic function using graphing calculator 

The graph ofy=x3

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