Question

If the value of a is 8 in f(x)=ax^2 what does the graph look like?

A) a parabola that opens down
B) a parabola that opens up
C) a parabola that opens left
D) a parabola that opens right

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Graphs with x^2 look like a U shape as the negative x values will still result in a positive y value since a negative squared is a positive.