Power function

In mathematics, a power function is a function of the form ${\displaystyle f(x)=x^{p}}$ where ${\displaystyle p}$ is constant and ${\displaystyle x}$ is a variable. In general, ${\displaystyle p}$ can belong to one of several classes of numbers, such as the positive and negative integers. They are a fundamental concept in algebra and pre-calculus, leading up to the formation of polynomials. Their general form is ${\displaystyle f(x)=cx^{p}}$, where ${\displaystyle c}$ is also a constant.

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