Question

Which of the following is the graph of the quadratic function y = x² - 6x-16?

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10
-10
10-
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-10
-10-
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10
-10
O A. Graph A
OB. Graph D
C. Graph B
O D. Graph C
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-10-
B.
10
10
D.
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Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Graph C is the only one that has a y-intercept of (0, -16): note that when x = 0, y = 0^2 - 6(0) - 16, or y = -16 when x = 0.