Question

Which number completes the table for y = x^2?
a.) -9
b.) 9
c.) 6
d.) -6

Answer 1

B) 9

Explanation:

We are given the equation y = x^2 for the table, and a x value.

To find the y value that corresponds to that x value, we must plug the x value in the equation.

Y =x^2

Y= -3^2

Y=9

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

We can substitute the x value given, -3, into our equation, y = x^2, to get what the y would be:

y = x^2

y = (-3)^2

When a negative number is squared, it is positive, so (-3)^2 = 9, and:

y = 9

This is option b