Which of the quadratic functions has the narrowest graph?

y = - 2x2

y = - 3x2

y = 1/3x^2

y = 1/8x^2

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Lyla Henry

15 October, 18:45

Which of the quadratic functions has the narrowest graph?

y = - 2x2

y = - 3x2

y = 1/3x^2

y = 1/8x^2

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Rascal · Answer 1

y = - 3x^2

Step-by-step explanation:

A quadratic function has a leading coefficient which determines its width. When |a| 1 the graph is narrower. This means y = - 3x^2 is the narrowest graph since 3 is the greatest.

Which of the quadratic functions has the narrowest graph?y = - 2x2y = - 3x2y = 1/3x^2y = 1/8x^2

Which of the quadratic functions has the narrowest graph?

y = - 2x2

y = - 3x2

y = 1/3x^2

y = 1/8x^2