Question

What type of function does this graph show?

Answer 1

(negative) quadratic function

Explanation:

Quadratic function: polynomial function of degree 2, represented graphically by a parabola.

Standard form of a quadratic function:
`f(x)=ax^2+bx+c`

If the leading coefficient (
`a`) is positive, the parabola opens upwards (U-shaped)

If the leading coefficient (
`a`) is negative, the parabola opens downwards (∩-shaped)