Copy of Exploring Power Functions
Use this worksheet to explore the power functions
1. Consider f(x) for powers of x where b > 0.
a. Describe the characteristics of power functions with even powers.
b. Describe the characteristics of power functions with odd powers.
2. Consider f(x) powers of x where b < 0. Describe the characteristics of these functions
3. Describe the characteristics of power functions where b = 1/n and n is an integer.