Question

If the Quadratic functions for the equations are graphed, which is the widest?

A. y = x^2
B. y = 2x^2
C. y = 6x^2
D. y = 1/4x^2

Answer 1

y = ax^2

If the absolute value of a is <1 the graph is wider than when a = 1

If the absolute value of a is >1 the graph is narrow than when a = 1

The only function that fits that description is

y = 2x^2