Chapter 8.3, Problem 1PE

a. A function that can be written in form $f\left(x\right)=mx+b,m\ne 0,$ is a ___________ function.

b. A function that can be written in the form $f\left(x\right)=b$ is a __________ function.

c. A function that can be written in the form $f\left(x\right)=a{x}^2+bx+c,a\ne 0,$ is a __________ function.

d. The graph of a quadratic is in the shape of a___________.

e. To find the x-intercept (s) of a graph defined by $y=f\left(x\right),$ find the real solutions to the equation $f\left(x\right)=$ ___________.

f. To find the _____________-intercept of a graph defined by $y=f\left(x\right),$ evaluate $f\left(0\right).$