Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Equation of the given quadratic function is,
y = 2x² + 8x + 3
y = 2(x² + 4x) + 3
= 2(x² + 4x + 4 - 4) + 3
= 2(x + 2)² - 8 + 3
= 2(x + 2)² - 5
By comparing this equation with the equation of a quadratic function in vertex form,
y = a(x - h)² + k
Here (h, k) is the vertex of the parabola
Vertex of the given equation will be (-2, -5) and coefficient 'a' is positive (a > 0)
Therefore, vertex will lie in the 3rd quadrant and the parabola will open upwards.
Option (A). Graph A will be the answer.