For the functions and

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · AP Precalculus · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Problem

For the functions

p(x)=x+2,\; q(x)=x^{2}-4x+3

and

r(x)=2^{x}

, arrange

p(6), q(6)

and

r(6)

in ascending order without full calculation. Give a short justification for your ordering.