Question

The graph of the function y = x² is shown. How will the graph change if the equation

is changed to y = (1/4)x²?

A. The parabola will move down 1/4 unit.
B. The parabola will become wider.
C. The parabola will become narrower.
D. The parabola will move up 1/4 unit.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

number outside narrows when >1 and widens <1

This can be seen by plugging a point for example

(1,1) --> (1,1/4)