State whether the equation represents a linear, quadratic, or exponential function.

Question

x^2 + 6 = -8 x

Answer 1

a quadratic has as its highest power a square term such as x^2
a linear equation has no exponents on the x's and y's
an exponential function has a variable in the exponent.

which pattern fits ?

Answer 2

Quadratic?

Answer 3

correct