Consider two types of nonlinear equations. What unique quality does each possess and how does that quality cause the graph's unique shape? Name two unique examples of these shapes in real-world situations.

A quadratic has a squared term ... causing the shape of a parabola, a U shape because both positive and negative x's squared end up being the same number. real world situation a quadratic could be used to track the height of a launched object.

An exponential has the variable in the exponent, causing the y to grow or decay increasingly quickly or increasing slowly real world example: banks use interest, over months or years. Each time the interest is applied, it is applied to a new and bigger total